2011 Senate Bill 466 / 2012 Public Act 176

Authorize "Amber Alert" for certain missing seniors

Introduced in the Senate

June 15, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-20)

To establish procedures and require law enforcement agencies to use them for rapidly disseminating useful information to other agencies, and to radio and television stations, to assist in resolving reported cases of missing persons over age 60 who are believed to be unable to return home without help.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services

Oct. 4, 2011

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 1, 2011

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 2, 2011

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 2, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

March 13, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the following amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 22, 2012

Amendment offered

To clarify wording in one of the bill's provisions.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Mark Meadows (D-69)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute failed by voice vote

May 29, 2012

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 30, 2012

May 31, 2012

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 19, 2012