2003 House Bill 5172 / Public Act 289

Introduced in the House

Oct. 15, 2003

Introduced by Rep. John Stakoe (R-44)

To revise a new law allowing a court-appointed receiver or conservator to sell or transfer a cemetery which is in violation of state laws to a municipality or other entity, so that the law also applies to cemeteries which were already in receivership when it was adopted in 2002. See also 2002 Senate Bills 534 and 535.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

Nov. 4, 2003

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 12, 2003

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 13, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs

Dec. 16, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 18, 2003

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To revise a new law allowing a court-appointed receiver or conservator to sell or transfer a cemetery which is in violation of state laws to a municipality or other entity, so that the law also applies to cemeteries which were already in receivership when it was adopted in 2002. See also 2002 Senate Bills 534 and 535.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2003