2004 Senate Bill 1409 / Public Act 550

Establish regulations for electronic public record copies

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Jan. 3, 2004

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 21, 2004

Introduced by Sen. Bruce Patterson (R-7)

To allow and establish regulations for the use of optical imaging or other modern techniques in the storage of public records. A record reproduced under the bill would have the same force and effect as the original or a paper copy.

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

Sept. 22, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Technology and Energy

Nov. 3, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 30, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 30, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy

Dec. 7, 2004

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 9, 2004

Passed in the House 94 to 0 (details)

To allow and establish regulations for the use of optical imaging or other modern techniques in the storage of public records. A record reproduced under the bill would have the same force and effect as the original or a paper copy.