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MI HB5343

Bill

Status

Passed

7/13/2016

Primary Sponsor

Robert Kosowski

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Honorably discharged veterans seeking licenses or qualifications for trades, occupations, or professions can have service interruptions disregarded and apply under the laws in effect at the time they entered the armed forces

  • Armed forces service is not considered a disqualifying interruption of required training, study, apprenticeship, or practical experience periods

  • Qualification boards may accept military training and experience as equivalent to required civilian training if standards and work types are substantially similar

  • Applications for benefits must be submitted to the respective qualification board within 6 months of release from the armed forces

  • Defines "veteran" as an individual who meets the definition in 1965 PA 190 and was honorably discharged; effective September 20, 2016

Legislative Description

Veterans; other; definition of veteran for individuals seeking license or qualification for a trade, occupation, or apprenticeship; update. Amends sec. 1 of 1946 (1st Ex Sess) PA 27 (MCL 35.581). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5332'16

Veterans: other

Last Action

Assigned Pa 210'16 With Immediate Effect

7/13/2016

Committee Referrals

Veterans, Military Affairs And Homeland Security5/4/2016
Military And Veterans Affairs2/10/2016

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