2004 Senate Bill 1149 / Public Act 402

Armed forces commemoration

Introduced in the Senate

April 20, 2004

Introduced by Sen. Valde Garcia (R-22)

To commemorate in Michigan the founding of each branch of the armed forces. The flags of each branch would be flown over the state Capitol on the date of its founding.

Referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs

Oct. 7, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 4, 2004

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To commemorate in Michigan the founding of each branch of the armed forces. The flags of each branch would be flown over the state Capitol on the date of its founding.

Received in the House

Nov. 4, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Nov. 9, 2004

Reported without amendment

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

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that clarifies that flags will be flown on the anniversary of the founding, not the date of founding.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

To commemorate in Michigan the founding of each branch of the armed forces. The flags of each branch would be flown over the state Capitol on the date of its founding.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 10, 2004

To concur with the House-passed clarification in the bill.

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Nov. 12, 2004