MICHIGAN HOMELAND SECURITY VOLUNTEERS

House Bill 6032

Sponsor:  Rep. John Pappageorge

Committee:  Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security

Complete to 11-29-04

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 6032 AS INTRODUCED 6-22-04

The bill would amend the Michigan Military Act to rename the "Michigan Emergency Volunteers" the "Michigan Homeland Security Volunteers". 

The act provides that when the President calls or orders the National Guard into federal service in a time of national emergency or when it appears the National Guard may be called to federal service, the Governor may activate the Michigan Emergency Volunteers.  When activated, the MEV shall only assist in civil authority missions formerly performed by the National Guard. 

MCL 32.651

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have no fiscal impact on the state or local governmental units. 

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Mark Wolf

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Jan Wisniewski

■ 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.