2021 House Bill 4065 / 2022 Public Act 181

Authorize Vietnam veteran recognition certificate

Introduced in the House

Jan. 28, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Robert Bezotte (R-47)

To authorize a “Michigan Vietnam veteran recognition certificate" for individuals who served in the military during the Vietnam War era, to be awarded "in the name of the legislature".

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

March 1, 2022

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 10, 2022

Passed in the House 99 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 15, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans

June 30, 2022

Amendment offered by Sen. Tom Barrett (R-24)

To remove language announcing that proposed award shall be granted "in the name of the legislature".

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To authorize a “Michigan Vietnam veteran recognition certificate" for individuals who served in the military during the Vietnam War era.

Received in the House

June 30, 2022

Passed in the House 104 to 2 (details)

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

July 25, 2022