2003 Senate Bill 578 / Public Act 112

Introduced in the Senate

June 11, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Bruce Patterson (R-7)

To establish “American heroes week” in the state, and encourage academic institutions to educate children about "local heroes and role models," and about "the many individuals who displayed extraordinary altruism, compassion, courage, integrity, dedication, and selflessness during and after the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001." American Heroes Week would be the calender week in which September 11 fell each year.

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

June 17, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 18, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates technical changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 19, 2003

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 19, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

July 2, 2003

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To establish “American heroes week” in the state, and encourage academic institutions to educate children about "local heroes and role models," and about "the many individuals who displayed extraordinary altruism, compassion, courage, integrity, dedication, and selflessness during and after the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001." American Heroes Week would be the calender week in which September 11 fell each year.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 24, 2003