WAIVE FIREFIGHTERS EXAM FOR VETERAN

WITH MILITARY FIREFIGHTER TRAINING

House Bill 4731

Sponsor:  Rep. Ray Franz

Committee:  Military and Veterans Affairs

Complete to 5-21-13

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4731 AS INTRODUCED 5-14-13

The bill would amend Section 9 the Firefighters Training Council Act to allow the State Fire Marshall to waive the examination requirements under the act for a veteran upon verification that he or she completed firefighter training while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States.  The bill would only apply to a veteran who was not dishonorably discharged.

MCL 29.369

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have no significant fiscal impact.

POSITIONS:

At the committee hearing on the bill on 5-15-13, the following indicated support for the bill:  the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs; the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs; and the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   E. Best

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Paul Holland

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.