Michigan is actively recruiting military veterans to live and work in the state by removing licensing and certification barriers that had previously deterred veterans from transitioning to civilian employment.
Several bills were signed into law that waive licensure application fees and expedite the processing of professional licensing applications. The bills include family members of veterans who are transitioning to Michigan.
Senator John Bizon, a Battle Creek Republican, commented on the bi-partisan bill package saying, “With these bills, we are helping our veteran and military families by removing the government red tape preventing them from continuing their careers here in Michigan. Military spouses in professions that require licensure can be left jobless with a sudden move to a new state.”
U.S. Army Major General Paul Rogers, adjutant general and director of the Michigan Department of Military and Veteran Affairs further commended the recognition of the sacrifices made by military families, saying, “These new laws will eliminate a significant burden often faced by our military families.”
The new laws can be found at the following links:
https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2021-2022/billenrolled/Senate/pdf/2021-SNB-0157.pdf
https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2021-2022/billenrolled/Senate/pdf/2021-SNB-0312.pdf
https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2021-2022/billenrolled/House/pdf/2021-HNB-4376.pdf
https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2021-2022/billenrolled/House/pdf/2021-HNB-4377.pdf
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
