2006 Senate Bill 1357 / Public Act 473

Authorize government nursing homes

Introduced in the Senate

July 26, 2006

Introduced by Sen. Michelle McManus (R-35)

To authorize government-run nursing homes, assisted living facilities and senior citizen housing projects by expanding the scope of the law that empowers local governments to establish authorities to plan, own and operate community hospitals.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Sept. 7, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 13, 2006

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 13, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Senior Health, Security, and Retirement

Sept. 20, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 7, 2006

Passed in the House 103 to 2 (details)

To authorize government-run nursing homes, assisted living facilities and senior citizen housing projects by expanding the scope of the law that empowers local governments to establish authorities to plan, own and operate community hospitals.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 19, 2006