2003 House Bill 4356 / Public Act 35

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Introduced in the House

March 18, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Barb Vander Veen (R-89)

To expand the allowable scope of practice of dental hygienists and dental assistants. The bill would allow them to perform many more routine dentistry procedures when under the direct supervision of a dentist.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

April 1, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 8, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which incorporates technical changes that do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 22, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

June 10, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 11, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which incorporates technical changes that do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 12, 2003

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To expand the allowable scope of practice of dental hygienists and dental assistants. The bill would allow them to perform many more routine dentistry procedures when under the direct supervision of a dentist.

Received in the House

June 12, 2003

June 17, 2003

Passed in the House 106 to 2 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 2, 2003