2023 Senate Bill 540

Veterans: other; Michigan veterans coalition grant program; create.

A bill to create a Michigan veterans coalition grant program; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental entities.

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This legislation outlines the creation of a grant program designed to support veteran service operations within the state, including assistance, programming, and services to help veterans and their families connect with federal benefits. The bill specifies the roles and responsibilities of the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, including consulting with the Michigan Veterans Coalition to operate the grant program, determining allowable expenditures, and disbursing grants to eligible organizations.

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 3, 2023

Introduced by Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-12) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Roger Hauck (R-34) and Paul Wojno (D-10)

Referred to the Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services