LANSING, Mich. (WLUC) – A bill expanding disabled veterans license plate eligibility to partially disabled veterans was signed into law Tuesday.

House Bill 5127sponsored by State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park), expands Disabled Veterans License Plate eligibility to partially disabled veterans. Specifically, it would expand eligibility to veterans with a service-connected disability of 50 percent or more.

Governor Whitmer signed the bills that she said ensure Michigan’s service members, veterans and their families have the opportunities and support they need to succeed.

“Today, I signed a bill that will support more veterans in the state of Michigan by ensuring they are eligible for the benefits of their service,” Whitmer said.. “Michigan’s veterans are the best of us and deserve the state’s support. Let’s continue to work together so they can get good-paying jobs, affordable housing and quality health care. Michigan will always fight for those who fought for us.

The plaque also provides veterans with free access to Michigan State Parks. In this year’s budget, everything veterans had free access at the Michigan State Parks System.

“This legislation highlights the importance of honoring Michigan’s disabled veterans and the sacrifices they have made,” said McFall (D-Hazel Park). “By expanding access to specialty license plates, we are making it easier for our veterans to receive the recognition they deserve.” I am grateful for the support this bipartisan legislation has received and proud to see it signed into law.

Investing in Michigan Military Families

Governor Whitmer says she has made significant investments to increase economic opportunity, access to health care and more for Michigan’s veterans, service members and their families.

· Sign cost-cutting legislation for families of disabled veterans by eliminating red tape and ensuring spouses can maintain property tax exemptions.

· Extended the National Guard Tuition Assistance Program to cover spouses and dependents, reducing the cost of higher education for military families.

· Removing barriers preventing veterans from obtaining a commercial driver’s license and signing a bill to help service members, veterans and their dependents enter a country. approved profession.

· Launch of statewide awareness and advertising campaign “I served. I’m a veteran”, to engage veterans, collect their stories and connect them with benefits.

· Pushed for a new hunting mission in Selfridge and obtained resources for modernize the base.

· Got up National combat center in all areas at Camp Grayling and Combat Readiness Training Center Alpena, providing training in land, air, maritime and cyber environments.

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