MI HB5550

County boards of commissioners shall annually levy a tax not exceeding 1/10 of a mill per dollar on taxable property to create a relief fund for honorably discharged indigent veterans and their families.

Eligible beneficiaries include members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and women's auxiliaries who served during periods of war as defined in 38 CFR 3.2, plus their indigent spouses, minor children, and parents.

Vietnam era service is defined as February 28, 1961 through May 7, 1975, or on or after January 31, 1955 in areas of hazardous duty where the veteran received an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or Vietnam Service Medal.

In years when the board determines an emergency exists, the tax levy may be increased up to 2/10 of a mill per dollar for relief purposes.

The act takes effect 90 days after enactment and is conditional upon the enactment of House Bill 5332.