2004 House Bill 6020 / Public Act 438

Declare annual "Police Officers Memorial Day”

Introduced in the House

June 15, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Sal Rocca (R-30)

To declare May 15 of each year as "Police Officers Memorial Day,” on which citizens would be encouraged to pause and reflect on law enforcement officers who “made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting and defending the public”.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

July 6, 2004

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Aug. 4, 2004

Amendment offered by Rep. James Koetje (R-86)

To clarify that the proposed memorial day is for peace officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 98 to 0 (details)

To declare May 15 of each year as "Police Officers Memorial Day,” on which citizens would be encouraged to pause and reflect on law enforcement officers who “made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting and defending the public”.

Received in the Senate

Sept. 8, 2004

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

Dec. 7, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 8, 2004

Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)

To declare May 15 of each year as "Police Officers Memorial Day,” on which citizens would be encouraged to pause and reflect on law enforcement officers who “made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting and defending the public”.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 16, 2004