RECORDING NAT'L GUARD DISCHARGE S.B. 752: COMMITTEE SUMMARY
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Senate Bill 752 (as introduced 9-6-07)
Sponsor: Senator Jason E. Allen
Committee: Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs
Date Completed: 10-9-07
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Michigan Military Act to require the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to present discharge certificates for enlisted personnel discharged from service in the National Guard to the home counties of enlisted personnel.
The certificates would have to be presented for recording pursuant to Public Act 83 of 1867, which requires a county clerk to record all discharges of soldiers, sailors, marines, nurses, and members of women's auxiliaries that may be presented to the clerk for recording. Public Act 83 also regulates the disclosure of recorded discharge information.
MCL 32.637 Legislative Analyst: Patrick Affholter
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Fiscal Analyst: Bruce Baker
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. sb752/0708