Veterans

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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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 4, 2025

HB 4529: Weapons: licensing; concealed pistol license application and licensing fee; provide exemption for veterans. Amends secs. 5b & 5l of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.425b & 28.425l).

HB 4529 would exempt veterans from the $100 application and licensing fee required for a concealed pistol license in Michigan. The bill amends Michigan's firearms licensing law (MCL 28.425b) to remove the fee obligation specifically for veterans while maintaining all other application requirements. Veterans applying for a concealed pistol license would still need to submit standard documentation, pass background checks, and complete required training. This change directly affects veterans seeking concealed carry permits, reducing their out-of-pocket costs without altering eligibility criteria.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts veterans from $100 concealed carry fee, reducing financial barrier for legal firearm access. Direct benefit aligns with veteran support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 4, 2025

HB 4547: Military affairs: other; Tricare premium reimbursement program; create. Creates new act.

HB 4547 creates a state program to reimburse Michigan National Guard members for premiums paid toward Tricare Reserve Select or Tricare Dental coverage. The program, administered by the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, allows eligible Guard members (who aren’t covered by employer plans or active-duty benefits) to apply for reimbursement of their out-of-pocket Tricare costs. Applicants must submit a form to the department, which will make the application process available online. This directly affects Guard members who self-pay for these specific health plans while serving in a reserve capacity. The bill establishes the framework for the reimbursement process but does not change existing Tricare coverage rules.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates Tricare premium reimbursement for Michigan National Guard, expanding healthcare benefits for veterans covered under this program.90% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve

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signed · Michigan · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 4572: Appropriations: department of military and veterans affairs; appropriations for Selfridge Air National Guard Base for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 4572 is an appropriations bill that allocates funding for Michigan's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It establishes the specific budget amount the department can spend on military and veterans programs during this period. The bill directly affects the department's operations and the veterans and military personnel it serves through its funded services. As a routine budget measure, it creates the legal framework for spending but does not change existing programs or policies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates annual appropriation for Military and Veterans Affairs department, directly establishing budget framework as core function of state budget process.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAllocates funding for Michigan's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, directly supporting veteran services through budget provisions for FY2025-2026.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget National Guard & Reserve Veteran Education

in committee · Michigan · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 4589: Vehicles: registration plates; special registration plates for Operation Inherent Resolve; provide for. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 803v.

HB 4589 would create special vehicle registration plates for Michigan residents who served in Operation Inherent Resolve (the U.S. military operation in Iraq/Syria starting June 15, 2014). Eligible applicants - current or former members of the U.S. Armed Forces Reserve or active duty during this operation - could apply for plates displaying "Operation Inherent Resolve" beneath the registration numbers, without paying a service fee for application or renewal. The plates would expire on the vehicle owner’s birthday, and disabled veterans applying under this bill would also receive a disability tab. This bill does not impose new taxes or fees beyond standard registration taxes and applies only to qualifying military service members.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides free special plates recognizing veterans' service in Operation Inherent Resolve, honoring their contribution without cost.90% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve

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