2003 Senate Bill 224 / Public Act 213

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 27, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Michael Goschka (R-32)

To establish the fourth Friday in April as “Children’s Remembrance Day” in memory of people under 20 who have died, and to create a state advisory board to design and promote educational programs to help prevent death among children and youth.

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

Sept. 30, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 2, 2003

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 2, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Oct. 16, 2003

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 13, 2003

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

To establish the fourth Friday in April as “Children’s Remembrance Day” in memory of people under 20 who have died, and to create a state advisory board to design and promote educational programs to help prevent death among children and youth.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Nov. 25, 2003