2001 House Bill 5186 / 2002 Public Act 22

Introduced in the House

Oct. 10, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Gerald Van Woerkom (R-91)

To replace the office of county coroner with a county medical examiner who would serve for four years, who need not live in the county of appointment.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy

Nov. 27, 2001

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 28, 2001

Amendment offered by Rep. Gerald Van Woerkom (R-91)

To repeal an existing statute which includes the residency requirement eliminated by the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 28, 2001

To replace the office of county coroner with a county medical examiner who would serve for four years, who need not live in the county of appointment.

Feb. 14, 2002

Passed in the Senate 33 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 14, 2002

Signed by Gov. John Engler

March 4, 2002