2005 House Bill 4001 / Public Act 248

Revise veterans’ children tuition waivers

Introduced in the House

Jan. 27, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Bill Caul (R-99)

To establish a state college tuition waiver program for the children of military personnel killed or disabled in action. The waiver would be granted to full time students who maintain good grades, and would be worth up to $2,800 for each academic year. The program replaces several similar programs in current law.

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

March 8, 2005

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 22, 2005

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 23, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Nov. 8, 2005

Reported without amendment

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

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.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 9, 2005

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To establish a state college tuition waiver program for the children of military personnel killed or disabled in action. The waiver would be granted to full time students who maintain good grades, and would be worth up to $2,800 for each academic year. The program replaces several similar programs in current law.

Received in the House

Nov. 9, 2005

Nov. 10, 2005

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 1, 2005