2003 House Bill 5247 / Public Act 264

Introduced in the House

Nov. 4, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Philip LaJoy (R-21)

To require public school districts to allow skilled trades associations to provide information about their apprenticeship programs at college career nights at local schools. These skilled trades associations are often associated with labor unions.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

Dec. 4, 2003

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 9, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which incorporates technical changes, amended to allow any association, not just skilled trade associations, to provide information about skilled trades training and apprenticeship programs at school career nights.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To require public school districts to allow associations to provide information about skilled trades training and apprenticeship programs at college career nights at local schools.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 10, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor

Dec. 17, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To require public school districts to allow associations to provide information about skilled trades training and apprenticeship programs at college career nights at local schools.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2003