2007 Senate Bill 750 / 2008 Public Act 28

Revise certain veterans preferences

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 6, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Ray Basham (D-8)

To eliminate a one-year county residence requirement for veterans affected by the state law that requires the authority having the duty to fill a vacancy in an elected office to give preference to veterans.

Referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs

Nov. 8, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 28, 2007

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 28, 2007

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

Feb. 20, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To eliminate a one-year county residence requirement for veterans affected by the state law that requires the authority having the duty to fill a vacancy in an elected office to give preference to veterans.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

March 13, 2008