2016 House Bill 5348 / Public Act 215

Revise definition of “veterans” in state laws

Introduced in the House

Feb. 10, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Eric Leutheuser (R-58)

To revise the definition of “veteran” in the revised judicature act, making it the definition proposed by House Bill 5332.

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs

April 19, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 4, 2016

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 10, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Homeland Security

June 7, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 8, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To revise the definition of “veteran” in the revised judicature act, making it the definition proposed by House Bill 5332.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 21, 2016