A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 87 (MCL 400.87).
This bill proposes updates to the act's title and sections 1 through 5, adds new sections 9 and 10, and repeals sections 6 and 7 of the existing act. It establishes a soldiers' relief fund through tax levies and collections, sets up a soldiers' relief commission in each county, and outlines guidelines for fund allocation and management. The bill specifies the commission's responsibilities, including appointment, organization, compensation, and duties, as well as the conditions for aid discontinuation, emergency aid provision, and annual reporting requirements. It expands the definition of "service member" to include veterans, members of the armed forces, and members of women's auxiliaries, and clarifies the term "veteran" to include individuals honorably discharged from any nurse corps of the armed forces, reflecting a broader recognition of service.
Introduced
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Referred to the Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services
