2001 Senate Bill 926 / 2002 Public Act 537

Introduced in the Senate

Dec. 6, 2001

Introduced by Sen. John J. H. Schwarz (R-24)

To reduce the period of time after receiving a high school diploma during which a person is eligible to apply for a Michigan merit award scholarship, from seven years to two years, plus any time served in the military.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

March 19, 2002

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

March 20, 2002

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 20, 2002

To reduce the period of time after receiving a high school diploma during which a person is eligible to apply for a Michigan merit award scholarship, from seven years to two years, plus any time served in the military.

June 4, 2002

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which sets the time during which one is eligible for the scholarship at four years from high school graduation.

The substitute passed by voice vote

July 3, 2002

Amendment offered by Rep. A.T. Frank (D-96)

To reduce the amount of tobacco lawsuit settlement money used for the merit scholarships.

The amendment failed 47 to 50 (details)

Amendment offered by Rep. Sandy Caul (R-99)

To set Sept. 30 as the application deadline for a scholarship for that academic year.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

To reduce the period of time after receiving a high school diploma during which a person is eligible to apply for a Michigan merit award scholarship, from seven years to four years, plus any time served in the military.

Received in the Senate

July 9, 2002

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. John Engler

July 25, 2002