2011 Senate Bill 689 / 2012 Public Act 361

Revise procedures for foreign signing of document

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 20, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-20)

To revise the law establishing requirements for a person outside the country signing an "unsworn declaration" required by law. The bill would establish more details as to the form and procedures for signing such documents. "Unsworn declaration" is defined as a signed record that is not given under oath, but is given under penalty of perjury.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 13, 2011

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 27, 2011

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 27, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 8, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 28, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 29, 2012

Passed in the House 105 to 3 (details)

To revise the law establishing requirements for a person outside the country signing an "unsworn declaration" required by law. The bill would establish more details as to the form and procedures for signing such documents. "Unsworn declaration" is defined as a signed record that is not given under oath, but is given under penalty of perjury.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 4, 2012

Dec. 5, 2012

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 13, 2012