MI VETS' FACILITY: BOARD OF MANAGERS S.B. 799:
FLOOR SUMMARY
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Senate Bill 799 (as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Senator John Pappageorge
Committee: Veterans, Military Affairs, and Homeland Security
CONTENT
The bill would amend Public Act 152 of 1885, which authorizes the establishment Michigan Veterans' Facility, to do all of the following:
-- Repeal and replace a provision establishing the board of managers of the Michigan Veterans' Facility and providing that the general supervision and government of the facility is vested in the board.
-- Delete a provision specifying that board members are entitled to per diem compensation.
-- Revise a provision pertaining to the specific date of the board's annual meeting.
-- Repeal two sections dealing with certain powers of the board of managers.
The Act provides that the general supervision and government of the Michigan Veterans' Facility is vested in a board of managers consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor, as follows: two representatives of the American Legion; two representatives of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the United States; one representative of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV); one representative of the American Veterans of World War II-Korea-Vietnam (AMVETS); and one veteran who served in the active military forces during a period of war or who received the Armed Forces Expeditionary or other campaign service medal during an emergency condition and who was honorably discharged or released, but who does not represent one of the veterans services organizations listed above.
Under the bill, members would have to be appointed as follows: one representative of the American Legion; one representative of the VFW; one representative of the DAV; one representative of any other Congressionally chartered veterans organization; and three veterans who could be, but would not have to be, a member of one or more Congressionally charted veterans' organization but would not represent any such organization. Each member would have to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and experience in public health, business, or finance. Board members would be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a three-year term.
The bill would take effect on January 1, 2012.
MCL 36.6 et al. Legislative Analyst: Patrick Affholter
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 11-9-11 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. sb799/1112