This bill amends the Michigan veterans' trust fund law, specifically section 2, to clarify the definitions and eligibility criteria for veterans seeking assistance. The bill introduces new legal language that defines key terms, including "Board" as the Michigan veterans' trust fund board of trustees, and refines the definition of "Veteran." The updated definition specifies that a veteran must be a legal resident of Michigan or have been a resident immediately before entering the Armed Forces, with a stipulation regarding residency duration. Additionally, the bill modifies the language surrounding service requirements, removing the phrase "during a period of war" and instead focusing on the duration of service and honorable discharge criteria.

Furthermore, the bill repeals section 4a of the original act, which may have contained outdated provisions. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of House Bill No. 5260. Overall, the proposed changes aim to streamline the eligibility process for veterans seeking assistance from the Michigan veterans' trust fund while ensuring clarity in the definitions used within the law.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 35.602, 35.604