2004 Senate Bill 1143 / Public Act 467

Vital records fee increase

Introduced in the Senate

April 1, 2004

Introduced by Sen. Burton Leland (D-5)

To increase the fees for obtaining copies of vital records such as birth and death certificates from the Department of Community Health. The fee increases range from $5 to $10 per record.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Sept. 14, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 15, 2004

Passed in the Senate 31 to 7 (details)

To increase the fees for obtaining copies of vital records such as birth and death certificates from the Department of Community Health. The fee increases range from $5 to $10 per record. This is one of many bills authorizing “revenue enhancements” (tax and fee increases) proposed to close a gap between state spending and expected revenue.

Received in the House

Sept. 15, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Sept. 29, 2004

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 9, 2004

Passed in the House 62 to 40 (details)

To increase the fees for obtaining copies of vital records such as birth and death certificates from the Department of Community Health. The fee increases range from $5 to $10 per record. This is one of many bills authorizing “revenue enhancements” (tax and fee increases) proposed to close a gap between state spending and expected revenue.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 27, 2004