2001 House Bill 4487 / 2002 Public Act 15

Introduced in the House

March 20, 2001

Introduced by Rep. James Koetje (R-74)

To raise the cap from $500 to $1,000 for a verbal contract for the sale of goods to be enforceable. Contracts under $1,000 could be enforced even if not in writing, while those over that amount would have to be written to be enforceable.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

June 13, 2001

Passed in the House 100 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 13, 2001

Feb. 13, 2002

Passed in the Senate 33 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 13, 2002

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Feb. 21, 2002