2016 Senate Bill 809 / Public Act 198

Create veterans’ facility ombudsman office

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 18, 2016

Introduced by Sen. Peter MacGregor (R-28)

To create a state veterans’ facility ombudsman office.

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

May 10, 2016

Reported without amendment

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

May 18, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 19, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

June 7, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Amendment offered by Rep. Henry Yanez (D-25)

To require the proposed ombudsman office to conduct an investigation and hold a hearing on every complaint it receives.

The amendment failed by voice vote

June 8, 2016

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To create a state veterans’ facility ombudsman office.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 21, 2016