2021 Senate Bill 10 / Public Act 31

Let veteran services boards to hold closed veteran benefits interviews

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 13, 2021

Introduced by Sen. Lana Theis (R-22)

To revise the state Open Meetings Act so as to allow veteran services boards to hold closed sessions when interviewing a veteran about an application for benefits or financial assistance. The exemption would not apply on voting on whether to approve the benefits.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans

Feb. 10, 2021

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 10, 2021

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

March 23, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 8, 2021

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To revise the state Open Meetings Act so as to allow veteran services boards to hold closed sessions when interviewing a veteran about an application for benefits or financial assistance. The exemption would not apply on voting on whether to approve the benefits.

Received in the Senate

June 9, 2021

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

June 24, 2021