WAIVE FIREFIGHTERS EXAM FOR VETERAN

WITH MILITARY FIREFIGHTER TRAINING

House Bill 4731 (Substitute H-4)

Sponsor:  Rep. Ray A. Franz

Committee:  Military and Veteran Affairs

Complete to 6-11-13

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4731 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON 6-5-13

The bill would amend Section 9 the Firefighters Training Council Act to allow the State Fire Marshal to waive the examination requirements under the act for a veteran upon verification that he or she completed firefighter training that meets the standard for Firefighter I and Firefighter II set forth in "Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualification," National Fire Protection Association Standard No. 1001, while serving in the armed forces of the United States.  The bill would only apply to a veteran who was not dishonorably discharged.

The bill would take effect 90 days after being enacted into law.

MCL 29.369

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have no significant fiscal impact.

POSITIONS:

American Legion, Marine Corps League, & Commanders Group supports the bill. (6-5-13)

Department of Military and Veterans Affairs supports the bill. (5-22-13)

Michigan Fire Services Coalition supports the bill. (5-22-13)

Military Order of Purple Heart supports the bill. (5-15-13)

Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs is neutral on the bill. (6-5-13)

                                                                                           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.