2004 Senate Bill 1176 / Public Act 520

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Introduced in the Senate

April 28, 2004

Introduced by Sen. Tom George (R-20)

To make it a crime to damage or destroy the animal research of another person with the intent to intimidate or harass a person engaged in agricultural production or research, subject to fines, prison, and restitution.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 29, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 30, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes that do not affect its substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 5, 2004

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 4, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Dec. 1, 2004

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 9, 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.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 103 to 1 (details)

To make it a crime to damage or destroy the animal research of another person with the intent to intimidate or harass a person engaged in agricultural production or research, subject to fines, prison, and restitution.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 9, 2004

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

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 30, 2004