2013 House Bill 4788 / 2014 Public Act 490

Authorize fund-raising veterans license plate

Introduced in the House

May 29, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Jim Stamas (R-98)

To authorize a fund raising “collector” license plate recognizing Michigan veterans, with the proceeds going to various state veterans programs and tuition subsidies.

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs

Nov. 6, 2013

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 13, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Henry Yanez (D-25)

To also allow money raised by the plate to be used for research on post-traumatic stress disorder.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Nov. 14, 2013

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 3, 2013

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Dec. 11, 2014

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To authorize a fund raising “collector” license plate recognizing Michigan veterans, with the proceeds going to various state veterans programs and tuition subsidies.

Received in the House

Dec. 11, 2014

Dec. 18, 2014

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2014