2005 House Bill 4638 / Public Act 186

Revise Michigan code of military justice

Introduced in the House

April 20, 2005

Introduced by Rep. John Garfield (R-45)

To revise and update provisions of the Michigan code of military justice to reflect changes in practice since it was adopted in 1980, and making it conform to the uniform code adopted by most other states.

Referred to the Committee on Veteran’s Affairs and Homeland Security

May 4, 2005

Reported without amendment

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

May 11, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described. For a detailed description see the <a href="http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2005-2006/billanalysis/house/htm/2005-HLA-4638-3.htm">House Fiscal Agency analysis</a>.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 12, 2005

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

To revise and update provisions of the Michigan code of military justice to reflect changes in practice since it was adopted in 1980, and to make it conform to the uniform code adopted by most other states.

Received in the Senate

May 17, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs

Sept. 15, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 11, 2005

Amendment offered

To remove a provision that makes an individual's right to demand a court marshal (presumably to prove that he or she acted properly) conditional on the approval of the commanding officer considering a lesser disciplinary measure.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Oct. 12, 2005

Passed in the Senate 33 to 0 (details)

To revise and update provisions of the Michigan code of military justice to reflect changes in practice since it was adopted in 1980, and to make it conform to the uniform code adopted by most other states.

Received in the House

Oct. 12, 2005

Oct. 18, 2005

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Oct. 27, 2005