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MI HB5551

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/13/2016

Primary Sponsor

Tom Barrett

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends driver's license requirements to allow veterans to request a veteran designation on their license in a style determined by the Secretary of State.

  • Requires the Secretary of State to verify veteran status using proof of discharge or separation from armed forces and to consult with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs on verification procedures.

  • Authorizes 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.

  • Effective 90 days after enactment (September 20, 2016), contingent upon House Bill 5332 also being enacted into law.

Legislative Description

Traffic control; driver license; definition of veteran on driver license; revise. Amends sec. 310 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.310). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5332'16

Veterans: other

Last Action

Assigned Pa 219'16 With Immediate Effect

7/13/2016

Committee Referrals

Veterans, Military Affairs And Homeland Security5/11/2016
Military And Veterans Affairs4/13/2016

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