2001 Senate Bill 602 / Public Act 124

Introduced in the Senate

July 11, 2001

Introduced by Sen. Shirley Johnson (R-13)

To authorize a specialty plate for breast cancer and use revenue from its sale for uninsured and underinsured individuals.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Tourism

Sept. 26, 2001

Substitute offered

To rewrite the bill so that it will authorize a “Proud to be an American” specialty license plate, and donate revenue from its sale to the American Red Cross for disaster relief and disaster preparedness.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To authorize a “Proud to be an American” specialty license plate, and donate revenue from its sale to the American Red Cross for disaster relief and disaster preparedness.

Received in the House

Sept. 26, 2001

Oct. 3, 2001

Amendment offered by Rep. Jud Gilbert (R-82)

To move back the date the bill goes into effect.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Oct. 4, 2001

Amendment offered by Rep. Jud Gilbert (R-82)

To contribute half the funds raised to the Salvation Army.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

To authorize a “Proud to be an American” specialty license plate, and donate half the revenue from its sale to the American Red Cross and half to the Salvation Army for disaster relief and disaster preparedness.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 4, 2001

Oct. 9, 2001

Passed in the Senate 31 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 9, 2001

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Oct. 12, 2001