MI HB5885

Appropriates $150,042,900 gross funding for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2010-2011, with $36,424,700 from state general fund/general purpose.

Authorizes 977 full-time equated positions (7 unclassified, 970 classified) across department operations including headquarters, armories, military training sites, and two veterans' homes.

Establishes $3,029,600 for veterans advice, advocacy, and assistance grants distributed to 5 veterans service organizations (2 large, 2 small, 1 specialized for paralyzed veterans).

Appropriates $51,556,300 for Grand Rapids Veterans' Home (513 FTE) and $16,796,400 for D.J. Jacobetti Veterans' Home (158 FTE) to serve eligible veterans and their families.

Allocates $15,500,000 for capital outlay including special maintenance, remodeling, additions, and land acquisitions; imposes hiring freeze on classified positions subject to state budget director exceptions.