2014 House Bill 5418 / Public Act 508

Allow private employers to give preferences to veterans

Introduced in the House

March 20, 2014

Introduced by Rep. David Knezek (D-11)

To permit employers to give preference to veterans in hiring and promotion decisions, subject to conditions specified in the bill, and require the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to maintain a registry of employers that do this.

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs

Oct. 2, 2014

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 4, 2014

Substitute offered by Rep. Jim Stamas (R-98)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

In the Senate

Dec. 4, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 9, 2014

Received

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

Dec. 19, 2014

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To permit employers to give preference to veterans in hiring and promotion decisions, subject to conditions specified in the bill, and require the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to maintain a registry of employers that do this.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2014