MI SB0670

Creates the World War I centennial commission within the department of military and veterans affairs, consisting of the department director and 13 members appointed by the governor with senate approval.

Commission members shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing their official duties.

Commission shall plan, develop, and execute programs to commemorate the centennial of World War I, encourage participation by private organizations and state/local governments, and serve as a clearinghouse for centennial event information.

Commission shall develop recommendations on ways to commemorate the World War I centennial and provide a report of these recommendations to the department director, governor, and legislature.

Act takes effect 90 days after enactment; commission members must be appointed within 90 days of the effective date.