Veterans (Memorials & Recognition)

in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 22, 2025

SB 239: Veterans: other; Vietnam veteran era bonus extension act; create. Creates new act.

SB 239, also known as the "Vietnam veteran era bonus extension act," proposes to create a new program providing financial bonus payments to eligible veterans and their beneficiaries. This bill directly affects individuals who served honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces between September 1, 1973, and May 7, 1975, and met specific Michigan residency requirements. Under the bill, "combat veterans" during this period would receive a $600 bonus, while other eligible veterans would receive $15 per month of service, up to a maximum of $450. The bill establishes a "Vietnam veteran era bonus extension fund" to manage these payments and outlines the application process through the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates $600 combat veteran bonus and $15/month for others, directly expanding veterans' financial benefits under new program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

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passed · Michigan · House Apr 24, 2025

HR 70: A resolution to declare April 2025 as Gold Star Spouses Month in the state of Michigan.

House Resolution 70 declares April 2025 as Gold Star Spouses Month in the state of Michigan. This resolution officially recognizes and honors the surviving husbands and wives of U.S. Armed Forces members who lost their lives in service to the nation.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors Gold Star Spouses, recognizing military sacrifice and supporting veterans' families - direct recognition aligns with support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 7, 2025

SR 43: A resolution to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.

Senate Resolution 43 is a commemorative resolution offered by Senator Daley. It aims to recognize and honor the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, acknowledging the service and sacrifice of all who served, including those missing in action and Michiganders.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCommemorates Vietnam War veterans' service and sacrifice, aligning with recognition as a support indicator per topic description.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed · Michigan · House May 7, 2025

HR 97: A resolution to honor Michigan’s veterans.

House Resolution 97 is a commemorative resolution that formally honors Michigan's veterans. It expresses the enduring gratitude and utmost respect of the House of Representatives for their service to the state and nation.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly recognizes veterans' service via commemorative resolution, matching support indicator for recognition.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve Veteran Education

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passed · Michigan · House May 14, 2025

HR 103: A resolution to declare May 14, 2025, as Hmong Special Guerrilla Units Remembrance Day in the state of Michigan.

This resolution declares May 14, 2025, as Hmong Special Guerrilla Units Remembrance Day in the state of Michigan. It aims to honor the historical contributions and sacrifices of Hmong Americans who served alongside U.S. forces during the Vietnam War, and to educate the public about their role.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors Hmong veterans' service in Vietnam War, aligning with recognition indicator for support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed · Michigan · House May 14, 2025

HR 107: A resolution to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and to declare May 15, 2025, as Vietnam Veterans’ Heritage Day in the state of Michigan.

House Resolution 107 commemorates the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. It formally declares May 15, 2025, as Vietnam Veterans’ Heritage Day in the state of Michigan.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill formally recognizes Vietnam veterans' service through designated Heritage Day, directly aligning with support indicator for recognition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 175: Appropriations: department of military and veterans affairs; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 175 is a funding bill that allocates $291.5 million for Michigan's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2025-2026. It directly provides funding for Michigan National Guard operations (including training and facilities), veterans service agencies (through county grants and administration), and veterans homes (like Chesterfield, Grand Rapids, and Jacobetti facilities). The bill specifies funding sources including federal military revenues, state general funds, and special revenue streams like veterans license plate fees. This appropriation act does not create new programs but authorizes existing department spending for staffing, operations, and capital maintenance.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $291.5M for military/veterans services through state appropriations, directly funding essential public programs under budget management.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAllocates $291.5M for veterans' services, National Guard operations, and veterans homes (Chesterfield, Grand Rapids, Jacobetti), directly funding programs without cuts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve Veteran Housing

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passed both · Michigan · House May 29, 2025

HB 4145: Highways: memorial; portion of US-127; designate as the "2nd Lt. Roosevelt Stiger Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 46a.

HB 4145 designates a specific 1-mile segment of US-127 in Jackson County (between mile markers 39 and 40) as the "2nd Lt. Roosevelt Stiger Memorial Highway." This procedural bill amends Michigan's Memorial Highway Act to add this designation, honoring 2nd Lieutenant Roosevelt Stiger, a military veteran. The highway segment itself is the direct subject of the naming change, with no new policies or funding mechanisms involved. The bill passed unanimously in the Michigan House on May 20, 2025.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors veteran via highway memorial, aligns with recognition indicator for support; no policy/funding changes but directly recognizes service per bill's purpose95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed · Michigan · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 41: Highways: memorial; portion of M-22; designate as the "Company K Indian Veterans 1st Michigan Sharpshooters Civil War Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 108.

This bill designates a specific segment of M-22 in Leelanau County as the "Company K Indian Veterans 1st Michigan Sharpshooters Civil War Memorial Highway." The designated portion begins at the intersection of M-22 and North Stallman Road and runs north to the intersection of M-22 and North Putnam Road. It amends Michigan's Memorial Highway Act to formally name this highway section in honor of the Civil War unit, with no changes to road infrastructure or policy.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates highway in honor of Civil War veteran unit (Company K), directly recognizing veteran service per topic description. No policy changes, but recognition qualifies as support indicator.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed · Michigan · House Jul 24, 2025

HR 147: A resolution to declare August 7, 2025, as Purple Heart Day in the state of Michigan.

This House Resolution (HR 147) formally declares August 7, 2025, as Purple Heart Day in Michigan. It commemorates the anniversary of the Purple Heart medal's founding (August 7, 1782) and honors military personnel wounded or killed in combat. The resolution directs the state to recognize Purple Heart recipients' sacrifices and expresses appreciation through the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect but serves to publicly honor veterans.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDeclares Purple Heart Day to honor combat-wounded veterans, aligning with recognition as a support indicator per bill's commemorative purpose.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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