2011 Senate Bill 543 / 2012 Public Act 235

Modify county department of veterans' affairs administration detail

Introduced in the Senate

June 30, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Jack Brandenburg (R-11)

To modify eligibility criteria to be a member of a county department of veterans' affairs administration committee. The bill removes a prohibition on more than two members being representative of a single war or conflict. These county department are authorized in statute to perform vaguely defined social service and welfare functions for veterans.

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

Nov. 9, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Received in the House

Nov. 10, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

In the Senate

Nov. 11, 2011

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

In the House

May 16, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security.

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

May 29, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 13, 2012

Amendment offered by Rep. Andrea LaFontaine (R-32)

To require board members to have knowledge, skills and experience in public service, business or finance.

The amendment passed by voice vote

June 14, 2012

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

To modify eligibility criteria to be a member of a county department of veterans' affairs administration committee. The bill removes a prohibition on more than two members being representative of a single war or conflict. These county department are authorized in statute to perform vaguely defined social service and welfare functions for veterans.

Received in the Senate

June 14, 2012

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 25, 2012