2003 House Bill 5121 / 2004 Public Act 380

Introduced in the House

Oct. 2, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Tupac Hunter (D-9)

To allow a school district that has a membership of at least 20,000 pupils to employ public safety or police officers. These officers would have the powers and authority of a peace or law enforcement officer.

Referred to the Committee on Education

March 10, 2004

Reported without amendment

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

March 16, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that only applies it to a district that also serves a city with a population of at least 180,000 (Detroit and Grand Rapids).

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

To allow a school district that has a membership of at least 20,000 pupils and which serves a city with a population of at least 180,000 (Grand Rapids and Detroit) to employ public safety or police officers. These officers would have the powers and authority of a peace or law enforcement officer. These districts already have police forces, but they are not explicitly authorized by statute.

Received in the Senate

March 17, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Education

July 14, 2004

Reported without amendment

Sept. 29, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described. This was amended to repeal a provision in the school code which authorizes the Detroit School District to impose an income tax. The authorization has never been exercised.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To allow a school district that has a membership of at least 20,000 pupils and which serves a city with a population of at least 180,000 (Grand Rapids and Detroit) to employ public safety or police officers. These officers would have the powers and authority of a peace or law enforcement officer. These districts already have police forces, but they are not explicitly authorized by statute.

Received in the House

Sept. 29, 2004

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Oct. 12, 2004