The proposed bill establishes the "Michigan veterans coalition grant program," aimed at providing financial support to veteran service organizations for allowable expenditures related to veteran service operations. The Michigan veterans affairs agency will oversee the program, consulting with the Michigan veterans coalition to create and manage the grant process. Organizations seeking grants must enter into a grant agreement with the agency and certify that they provide accredited veteran service officer hours to assist veterans and their families in accessing federal benefits.
The bill defines key terms such as "accredited veteran service officer," "agency," "allowable expenditures," and "organization," ensuring clarity in the implementation of the grant program. It emphasizes the importance of providing assistance and programming to meet the needs of veterans in Michigan, including advocacy and support for obtaining various benefits. The act will only take effect if Senate Bill No. 207 of the 103rd Legislature is also enacted into law.