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HB4164 • 2026

Military affairs: other; release of the Michigan National Guard into active duty combat without an official act of Congress; add related definitions. Amends 1967 PA 150 (MCL 32.501 - 32.851) by adding sec. 203a.

Military affairs: other; release of the Michigan National Guard into active duty combat without an official act of Congress; add related definitions. Amends 1967 PA 150 (MCL 32.501 - 32.851) by adding sec. 203a.

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Sponsor
Dylan Wegela (District 26), Steve Carra (District 36), James DeSana (District 29), Gregory Alexander (District 98), Josh Schriver (District 66), Jason Woolford (District 50), Matt Maddock (District 51), Joseph Fox (District 101), Luke Meerman (District 89), Tim Kelly (District 93), Brad Paquette (District 37)
Last action
2025-03-05
Official status
bill electronically reproduced 03/04/2025
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the content or exact changes made by this bill, only that it amends existing laws and adds a section regarding deployment without an act from Congress.

Rules for Michigan National Guard Deployment

This law adds new rules about when the Michigan National Guard can be put on active duty in combat roles without needing an official act from Congress.

What This Bill Does

  • Adds new rules about when and how the Michigan National Guard can be put on active duty in combat roles without needing a formal act from Congress.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Michigan National Guard
  • State officials who make decisions about sending the Michigan National Guard on active duty

Terms To Know

Active Duty Combat
When members of the Michigan National Guard are called to serve in combat situations.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not provide details about how or when the Michigan National Guard can be released into active duty without a formal act from Congress.
  • It's unclear what specific changes this will make to existing laws and procedures.

Bill History

  1. 2025-03-05 HJ 23 Pg. 188

    bill electronically reproduced 03/04/2025

  2. 2025-03-04 HJ 22 Pg. 180

    introduced by Representative Rep. Dylan Wegela

  3. 2025-03-04 HJ 22 Pg. 180

    read a first time

  4. 2025-03-04 HJ 22 Pg. 180

    referred to Committee on Government Operations

Official Summary Text

Military affairs: other; release of the Michigan National Guard into active duty combat without an official act of Congress; add related definitions. Amends 1967 PA 150 (MCL 32.501 - 32.851) by adding sec. 203a.