2003 House Bill 4660 / Public Act 204

Introduced in the House

May 8, 2003

Introduced by Rep. John Garfield (R-45)

To authorize "shut-off" protection for the electric or gas utility service to residences of members of the National Guard or military reservists who are on active duty, who have reduced income as a result, and who need assistance in paying bills.

Referred to the Committee on Veteran’s Affairs and Homeland Security

May 13, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

May 14, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 24, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates technical changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 25, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Technology and Energy

Nov. 4, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 6, 2003

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To authorize "shut-off" protection for the electric or gas utility service to residences of members of the National Guard or military reservists who are on active duty, who have reduced income as a result, and who need assistance in paying bills.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Nov. 25, 2003