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2011 Senate Bill 92: Require power of attorney obligations acknowledgement

Public Act 141 of 2012

Introduced by Sen. Steve Bieda D-Warren on January 27, 2011
To require an individual granted a "durable power of attorney" (who can conduct business transactions and make decisions if the principal becomes disabled or incapacitated) to sign a statement acknowledging the obligation to act in the best interest of the principal, keep the principal informed, not co-mingle funds, only use the principal's property and income for the benefit of the principal, keep good records, engage an advisor, attorney, accountant, etc. as needed, and more.   Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on January 27, 2011
Reported in the Senate on March 16, 2011
With the recommendation that the substitute (S­1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the Senate on April 28, 2011
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 Senate on April 28, 2011
Amendment offered by Sen. Steve Bieda D-Warren on May 3, 2011
To clarify a technical reference in a provision contained in the bill.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on May 3, 2011
Passed 38 to 0 in the Senate on May 3, 2011.
    See Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No".
Received in the House on May 3, 2011
Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on May 3, 2011
Reported in the House on February 16, 2012
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the House on April 26, 2012
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on April 26, 2012
Substitute offered by Rep. John Walsh R-Livonia on April 26, 2012
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 on April 26, 2012
Passed 109 to 0 in the House on May 1, 2012.
    See Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No".
Received in the Senate on May 2, 2012
Passed 37 to 0 in the Senate on May 10, 2012.
    See Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No".
Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on May 22, 2012

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