Barriers Removed for Returning Veterans
The Michigan Legislature has made great strides in removing
barriers for you to enter the skilled trades as a returning
veteran. From 2012 through 2015, nine bills were signed into
law to assist our veterans who want to enter the trades.
P.A. 379 of 2012 allows for the use of certain military
experience as the basis for licensure as an electrician.
P.A. 380 of 2012 allows for the use of certain military
experience as the basis for licensure as a plumber.
P.A. 419 of 2012 allows for the use of certain military
experience as the basis for licensure as a security guard.
P.A. 167 of 2013 allows for the use of certain military
experience as the basis for registration and authorizes for
stationary steam engineers and boiler operators to waive the
initial license and registration fees for certain veterans.
P.A. 168 of 2013 allows for the use of certain military
experience as the basis for licensure to become a mechanical
contractor.
P.A. 169 of 2013 allows for the use of certain military
experience as the basis for licensure as a residential builder
or residential maintenance and alteration contractor.
P.A. 127 of 2014 waives the initial application and initial
registration and license fees for certain veterans.
P.A. 128 of 2014 waives the initial fees for security business
and alarm licenses for certain veterans.
P.A. 191 of 2015 amends the Boiler Act to revise provisions
recognizing military training and experience as the basis for
licensure or registration for certain classifications.
Not only do these public acts remove barriers for veterans to
enter the trades, but they create the perfect opportunity for
veterans to thrive in the building industry.