2010 Senate Bill 1402 / Public Act 367

Encourage elementary schools to adopt "Eddie Eagle" gun safety program

Introduced in the Senate

June 23, 2010

Introduced by Sen. John Gleason (D-27)

To require the Department of Education to develop a model elementary school gun safety program based on the National Rifle Association’s "Eddie Eagle" program, and encourage school districts to adopt it.

Referred to the Committee on Education

June 29, 2010

Reported without amendment

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

July 1, 2010

Passed in the Senate 34 to 4 (details)

Received in the House

July 1, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

In the Senate

July 2, 2010

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

In the House

Aug. 24, 2010

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 15, 2010

Passed in the House 72 to 24 (details)

To require the Department of Education to develop a model elementary school gun safety program based on the National Rifle Association’s "Eddie Eagle" program, and encourage school districts to adopt it.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 22, 2010