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MI SB1108

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Vincent Gregory

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Origin

Senate

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Extends the eligible service period for Vietnam veteran bonuses from September 1, 1973 to May 7, 1975, making veterans who served during this additional period eligible for benefits.

  • Defines "veteran" as a person with at least 190 days of honorable active duty service (with exceptions for medical discharge or death in service), or those listed as missing in action or died from service-connected causes.

  • Establishes residency requirements including 6 months in Michigan before entering service or on active duty before January 1, 1961, with specific criteria for voter registration and family residence.

  • Specifies that "honorable service" includes honorable or general discharge, or separation under honorable conditions, excluding time lost due to desertion, AWOL, court-martial confinement, or disease from misconduct.

  • Defines beneficiaries as surviving spouse, children, or dependent parents of deceased veterans or those listed as missing in action, with eligibility determined through probate court if necessary.

Legislative Description

Veterans; benefits; service bonus for certain Vietnam veterans; expand eligibility. Amends sec. 2 of 1974 PA 370 (MCL 35.1022).

Veterans, benefits

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Appropriations

10/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Appropriations10/2/2014

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