2015 House Bill 5106 / 2016 Public Act 311

Revise National Guard call-up law

Introduced in the House

Dec. 2, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Tom Barrett (R-71)

To revise the current legal authority of the Governor to activate the Michigan National Guard. Current law lists specific reasons to call up the Guard, and the bill would add a general provision allowing this “in support of the full-time operation of the state military establishment.” Guard members would not have police or arrest powers under this new provision. Also, to designate the Governor as the commander-in-chief of the Michigan National Guard, rather than of the "organized militia".

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs

April 21, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 24, 2016

Passed in the House 104 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 25, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Homeland Security

Sept. 20, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 21, 2016

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To revise the current legal authority of the Governor to activate the Michigan National Guard. Current law lists specific reasons to call up the Guard, and the bill would add a general provision allowing this “in support of the full-time operation of the state military establishment.” Guard members would not have police or arrest powers under this new provision. Also, to designate the Governor as the commander-in-chief of the Michigan National Guard, rather than of the "organized militia".

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 6, 2016