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MI HB4788
Bill
Status
12/31/2014
Primary Sponsor
Jim Stamas
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AI Summary
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Secretary of State shall develop and issue a fund-raising or collector plate recognizing Michigan veterans by September 1, 2015.
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Donations collected from veteran plates are transferred to the state treasurer for deposit into the newly created Michigan veterans engagement fund.
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Michigan veterans affairs agency administers the fund and disburses money monthly for outreach activities including education on mental health effects of war, PTSD, and service-related disabilities.
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At least 25% of disbursed funds must support tuition assistance for Michigan National Guard members or children of veterans through the children of veterans tuition grant program.
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Michigan veterans affairs agency may spend up to 15% of monthly receipts on administrative expenses, and fund balances do not lapse to the general fund at fiscal year end.
Legislative Description
Vehicles; fund-raising registration plates; fund-raising registration plate for Michigan veterans; create. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 811x.
Veterans, other
Last Action
Assigned Pa 490'14 2014 Addenda
12/31/2014