2002 House Bill 6020 / Public Act 574

Introduced in the House

May 7, 2002

Introduced by Rep. Joanne Voorhees (R-77)

To allow the circuit courts to enter orders governing custody and support orders related to the specific provisions governing custody and parenting time. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 6004 to 6012, 6017, and 6020.

Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services

May 28, 2002

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which eliminates the proposal to change the name of the Friend of the Court office to the "Court Family Services Office," and incorporates other detail changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Joanne Voorhees (R-77)

To establish a new date on which the bill will go into effect if passed.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 28, 2002

To allow the circuit courts to enter orders governing custody and support orders related to the specific provisions governing custody and parenting time. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 6004 to 6012, 6017, and 6020.

July 9, 2002

Amendment offered

To establish a new date on which the bill will go into effect if passed.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Aug. 13, 2002

Sept. 17, 2002

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Oct. 3, 2002