2011 Senate Bill 20 / Public Act 10

Ban imposing new business ergonomic regulations

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 19, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To prohibit the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) or other state agencies from imposing rules and regulations regarding workplace “ergonomics.” During the Granholm administration, a “workgroup” kept meeting for several years to draft such rules.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development

Feb. 10, 2011

Reported without amendment

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

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

Amendment offered by Sen. Tupac Hunter (D-5)

To allow state ergonomics regulations to be imposed on employers if an agency makes a case that they prevent injury or death.

The amendment failed 13 to 24 (details)

Passed in the Senate 25 to 12 (details)

To prohibit the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) or other state agencies from imposing rules and regulations regarding workplace “ergonomics.” During the Granholm administration, a “workgroup” kept meeting for several years to draft such rules.

Received in the House

Feb. 10, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Feb. 16, 2011

Reported without amendment

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

Feb. 23, 2011

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 24, 2011

Passed in the House 69 to 38 (details)

To prohibit the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) or other state agencies from imposing rules and regulations regarding workplace “ergonomics.” During the Granholm administration, a “workgroup” kept meeting for several years to draft such rules.

Received in the Senate

March 1, 2011

March 8, 2011

Passed in the Senate 26 to 11 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 22, 2011