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MI HB5336

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/13/2016

Primary Sponsor

Holly Hughes

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows Michigan residents to request a veteran designation on their official state personal identification card if they provide proof of discharge or separation from armed forces and the nature of that discharge.

  • Requires the Secretary of State to consult with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to determine what proof is required to verify veteran status for identification card purposes.

  • Permits the Secretary of State to share veteran applicant information with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and county veteran service agencies for veterans' benefits eligibility referral purposes.

  • Establishes that a valid official state personal identification card shall be considered equivalent to a valid Michigan driver license when identification is requested, except as otherwise provided by law.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment and is contingent on House Bill 5332 also being enacted into law.

Legislative Description

Veterans; other; definition of veteran; update in state personal identification act. Amends sec. 2 of 1972 PA 222 (MCL 28.292). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5332'16

Veterans: other

Last Action

Assigned Pa 203'16 With Immediate Effect

7/13/2016

Committee Referrals

Veterans, Military Affairs And Homeland Security4/27/2016
Military And Veterans Affairs2/10/2016

Full Bill Text

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