2002 Senate Bill 1390 / Public Act 647

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Introduced in the Senate

Aug. 13, 2002

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

To allow physicians' assistants (rather than just doctors) to provide state-mandated physical examinations and physical history records for certified bus drivers.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Tourism

Sept. 25, 2002

Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)

To allow physicians' assistants (rather than just doctors) to provide state-mandated physical examinations and physical history records for certified bus drivers. Currently, only physicians may do this.

In the House

Nov. 7, 2002

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Dec. 12, 2002

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which also prohibits smoking on school buses at any time. Current law bans smoking from one hour before students are to be on a bus.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 101 to 0 (details)

To allow physicians' assistants (rather than just doctors) to provide state-mandated physical examinations and physical history records for certified bus drivers. Currently, only physicians may do this. Also, to prohibit smoking on school buses at any time. Current law bans smoking from one hour before students are to be on a bus.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 13, 2002

Passed in the Senate 33 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Dec. 22, 2002