DESIGNATE MI AS "PURPLE HEART STATE"                                                        S.B. 302:

                                                                                               COMMITTEE SUMMARY

Senate Bill 302 (as introduced 4-10-13)

Sponsor:  Senator Bruce Caswell

Committee:  Veterans, Military Affairs and Homeland Security

Date Completed:  5-13-13

CONTENT

The bill would designate Michigan as a Purple Heart State.

Specifically, the bill states:  "This state is designated a purple heart state, honoring our combat wounded veterans for their service and sacrifice by allowing the United States of America to maintain its sovereignty."

                                                                            Legislative Analyst:  Patrick Affholter

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

                                                                                       Fiscal Analyst:  Bruce Baker

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.