MI HR0292

Designates June 25-29, 2012, as Service Disabled Veterans Business Awareness Week in Michigan.

Recognizes that Michigan is home to at least 110,000 service disabled veterans with an unemployment rate significantly higher than the statewide average of 14.4% in 2011.

Notes that Public Act 91 (2005) established a 3% state contract goal for service disabled veteran-owned businesses, later increased to 5% by Public Act 133 (2008), but less than 1% of contracts have been awarded to date.

Acknowledges that the National Veterans Small Business Conference will be held in Detroit June 26-29, 2012, providing an opportunity for state representatives to connect with service disabled business owners.

Calls for the legislature to recommit to achieving the contract award goals established in PA 91 and PA 133.