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Committee Bill Records 2023-2024 Veterans and Emergency Services

Committee : Veterans and Emergency Services
Chamber : Senate
Sorted By : SequenceNo, Ascending
Committee Chair Person : Veronica Klinefelt
Clerk Phone Number : (517) 373-5312
Committee Homepage: https://committees.senate.michigan.gov/Committees/details?code=VETEMS&sessionId=15

All Bills Ever Referred To This Committee

Bill Committee Sponsor Subject Meetings Status
SB 0145 of 2023 Veterans and Emergency Services Rick Outman Law enforcement: communications; Michigan public safety citizen communications system modernization act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0146'23 REFERRED 3/7/2023
SB 0146 of 2023 Veterans and Emergency Services Paul Wojno Crime victims: notices; notification to crime victims using the Michigan public safety citizen communications system; provide for. Amends 1985 PA 87 (MCL 780.751 - 780.834) by adding sec. 3a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0145'23 REFERRED 3/7/2023
SB 0235 of 2023 (PA 69 of 2024) Veterans and Emergency Services Rick Outman Holidays: other; "Blue Star Mothers Day"; designate as February 1. Creates new act. 2023-05-17, 2023-05-24 REFERRED 3/23/2023
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT
SB 0388 of 2023 (PA 0100 of 2024) Veterans and Emergency Services Veronica Klinefelt Financial institutions: credit unions; designation of inactive account; allow under certain conditions. Amends sec. 355 of 2003 PA 215 (MCL 490.355). 2023-10-04 REFERRED 6/14/2023
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT
SB 0389 of 2023 (PA 101 of 2024) Veterans and Emergency Services Veronica Klinefelt State management: escheats; unclaimed property of military personnel; modify dormancy periods. Amends secs. 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 15, 17 & 18 of 1995 PA 29 (MCL 567.225 et seq.) & adds sec. 17a. 2023-10-04 REFERRED 6/14/2023
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)
SB 0540 of 2023 Veterans and Emergency Services Kevin Hertel Veterans: other; Michigan veterans coalition grant program; create. Creates new act. 2024-12-11 REFERRED 10/3/2023
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)
SB 0541 of 2023 Veterans and Emergency Services Roger Hauck Veterans: other; Michigan veterans coalition fund; create. Creates new act. 2024-12-11 REFERRED 10/3/2023
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT
SB 0576 of 2023 Veterans and Emergency Services Kevin Daley Veterans: other; act establishing county soldiers' relief funds; make general amendments. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 of 1899 PA 214 (MCL 35.21 et seq.); adds secs. 9 & 10 & repeals secs. 6 & 7 of 1899 PA 214 (MCL 35.26 & 35.27). REFERRED 10/11/2023
SB 0577 of 2023 Veterans and Emergency Services Rick Outman Veterans: other; reference to 1899 PA 214 in 1973 PA 139; modify citation. Amends sec. 4 of 1973 PA 139 (MCL 45.554). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0576'23 REFERRED 10/11/2023
SB 0578 of 2023 Veterans and Emergency Services Kevin Daley Veterans: other; reference to 1899 PA 214 in the social welfare act; modify citation. Amends sec. 87 of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.87). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0576'23 REFERRED 10/11/2023
SB 0690 of 2024 (PA 77 of 2024) Veterans and Emergency Services Veronica Klinefelt Military affairs: other; Michigan code of military justice; revise. Amends secs. 2, 3, 6, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 32, 34, 36, 43, 48, 52, 54, 58, 61, 65, 66, 67, 121 & 147 of 1980 PA 523 (MCL 32.1002 et seq.); adds secs. 6a, 30a, 38a, 58a, 58b, 93a, 106, 106a, 112a, 120, 121a, 121b, 122, 123, 128, 131a, 131b, 131c, 132a, 134a, 134b, 134c & 134d & repeals sec. 21 of 1980 PA 523 (MCL 32.1021). 2024-02-21 REFERRED 1/18/2024
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT
SB 0788 of 2024 (PA 150 of 2024) Veterans and Emergency Services Sylvia A. Santana Vehicles: registration plates; special registration plates for women veterans; provide for. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 803u. 2024-05-22 REFERRED 3/13/2024
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT
SB 0834 of 2024 (PA 128 of 2024) Veterans and Emergency Services Kevin Hertel Law enforcement: funds; public safety officer death benefits; increase. Amends sec. 4 of 2004 PA 46 (MCL 28.634). 2024-09-11 REFERRED 4/18/2024
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT
SB 0977 of 2024 Veterans and Emergency Services Joseph N. Bellino Jr. Highways: memorial; portion of M-34; designate as the "Deputy Sheriff William Butler, Jr. Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 115. 2024-09-18 REFERRED 8/15/2024
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT
SB 0978 of 2024 Veterans and Emergency Services Joseph N. Bellino Jr. Highways: memorial; portion of M-50; designate as the "Animal Control Officer Darrian Young Memorial Highway." Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 6d. 2024-09-18 REFERRED 8/15/2024
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT
SB 1103 of 2024 Veterans and Emergency Services Sylvia A. Santana Veterans: benefits; Michigan consumer protection act; amend to enhance protections for individuals applying for veterans benefits. Amends sec. 3k of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903k). 2024-12-11 REFERRED 11/13/2024
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT
SB 1178 of 2024 Veterans and Emergency Services Kevin Hertel Recreation: state parks; veteran or actively serving military status; make basis for free state park and public boating access site entry. Amends secs. 74116 & 78119 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.74116 & 324.78119). REFERRED 12/4/2024
HB 4047 of 2023 Veterans and Emergency Services Robert Bezotte Holidays: other; "Blue Star Mothers Day"; designate as February 1. Creates new act. 2023-05-17 REFERRED 4/25/2023
HB 4154 of 2023 (PA 62 of 2024) Veterans and Emergency Services Jay DeBoyer Highways: memorial; portion of M-3; designate as the "Senior Chief Petty Officer Jason P. May Memorial Highway". Amends sec. 92 of 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1092). 2024-05-22 REFERRED 11/7/2023
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT
HB 4158 of 2023 Veterans and Emergency Services Dale Zorn Highways: memorial; portion of M-50; designate as the "Animal Control Officer Darrian Young Memorial Highway." Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 6d. REFERRED 11/7/2023
HB 4199 of 2023 (PA 33 of 2023) Veterans and Emergency Services Jennifer Conlin Military affairs: other; Michigan National Guard tuition assistance program; expand eligibility for spouses and dependants. Amends title & secs. 3 & 4 of 2014 PA 259 (MCL 32.433 & 32.434). 2023-04-19 REFERRED 3/23/2023
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT
HB 4337 of 2023 (PA 307 of 2023) Veterans and Emergency Services Angela Witwer Highways: memorial; portion of M-50 in Eaton County; designate as the "Ensign Francis Flaherty Medal of Honor Recipient Memorial Highway". Amends sec. 103 of 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1103). 2023-11-01 REFERRED 10/3/2023
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT
HB 4555 of 2023 (PA 42 of 2023) Veterans and Emergency Services Julie Rogers Holidays: other; "Women Veterans Recognition Day"; designate as June 12 of each year. Creates new act. 2023-06-07 REFERRED 5/25/2023
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT
HB 4602 of 2023 (PA 153 of 2023) Veterans and Emergency Services Jimmie Wilson Jr. Highways: memorial; portion of I-94; designate as the "Washtenaw County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 18c. 2023-09-27 REFERRED 6/28/2023
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT
HB 4613 of 2023 (PA 84 of 2024) Veterans and Emergency Services Dave Prestin Health occupations: emergency medical services personnel; certain temporary licenses; modify terms. Amends sec. 20952 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20952). 2024-06-12 REFERRED 2/13/2024
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)
HB 4614 of 2023 (PA 85 of 2024) Veterans and Emergency Services John Fitzgerald Health occupations: emergency medical services personnel; certain temporary licenses; make technical changes. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 20952a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4613'23 2024-06-12 REFERRED 2/13/2024
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT
HB 4845 of 2023 (PA 5 of 2024) Veterans and Emergency Services William Bruck Highways: memorial; portion of M-125; designate as the "Captain Joseph M. Liedel Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 103a. 2024-02-07 REFERRED 1/18/2024
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT
HB 4850 of 2023 (PA 308 of 2023) Veterans and Emergency Services Carol Glanville Courts: juries; exemption from jury service for certain military personnel; allow. Amends sec. 1307a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1307a). 2023-11-01 REFERRED 10/24/2023
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT
HB 5127 of 2023 (PA 149 of 2024) Veterans and Emergency Services Mike McFall Vehicles: registration plates; eligibility for disabled veteran registration plate; extend to partially disabled veterans. Amends sec. 803f of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.803f). 2024-09-18 REFERRED 5/30/2024
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT
HB 5151 of 2023 (PA 91 of 2024) Veterans and Emergency Services Nate Shannon Highways: memorial; portion of M-53; designate as the "Officer Leroy Imus Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 30c. 2024-06-12 REFERRED 2/28/2024
HB 5276 of 2023 Veterans and Emergency Services Jennifer Conlin Military affairs: other; office of mental health; establish within the Michigan department of military and veterans affairs. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5277'23, HB 5279'23, HB 5280'23, HB 5720'24 REFERRED 6/25/2024
HB 5277 of 2023 Veterans and Emergency Services Christine Morse Military affairs: other; office of mental health; establish within the Michigan veterans affairs agency. Amends 1967 PA 150 (MCL 32.501 - 32.851) by adding sec. 322. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5276'23, HB 5279'23, HB 5280'23, HB 5720'24 REFERRED 6/25/2024
HB 5279 of 2023 Veterans and Emergency Services Felicia Brabec Military affairs: other; office of mental health peer mentorship program; establish within the Michigan department of military and veterans affairs. Amends 1967 PA 150 (MCL 32.501 - 32.851) by adding sec. 323. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5276'23, HB 5277'23, HB 5280'23, HB 5720'24 REFERRED 6/25/2024
HB 5280 of 2023 Veterans and Emergency Services William Bruck Military affairs: other; Michigan azimuth bridge program for transitioning military service members' mental health; establish. Amends 1967 PA 150 (MCL 32.501 - 32.851) by adding sec. 321. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5276'23, HB 5277'23, HB 5279'23, HB 5720'24 REFERRED 6/25/2024
HB 5434 of 2024 (PA 125 of 2024) Veterans and Emergency Services Carol Glanville Highways: memorial; portion of M-11; designate as the "Korean War Veterans Memorial Drive". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 114. 2024-09-18 REFERRED 5/9/2024
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT
HB 5462 of 2024 (PA 95 of 2024) Veterans and Emergency Services Gregory Markkanen Highways: memorial; portion of M-26; designate as the "Private Wesley Vietti Karna Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 112. 2024-06-12 REFERRED 5/22/2024
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT
HB 5717 of 2024 (PA 166 of 2024) Veterans and Emergency Services Amos O'Neal Highways: memorial; portion of I-75; designate as the "Trooper Joel E. Popp Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 105a & repeals sec. 30c of 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1030c). 2024-11-13 REFERRED 10/2/2024
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT
HB 5720 of 2024 Veterans and Emergency Services Robert Bezotte Military affairs: other; access to resources by National Guard members; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5276'23, HB 5277'23, HB 5279'23, HB 5280'23 REFERRED 6/25/2024