2004 Senate Bill 990 / Public Act 87

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 12, 2004

Introduced by Sen. Mike Bishop (R-12)

To establish that the statute of limitations on civil offences is suspended between the time that a copy of a court summons and complaint has been issued and when it is served upon a defendant, as set forth in the court rules.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 11, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 17, 2004

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 17, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 23, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 31, 2004

Amendment offered

To clarify a technical reference in the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Jim Howell (R-94)

To establish that the bill is not retroactive in its effect.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

To establish that the statute of limitations on civil offences is suspended between the time that a copy of a court summons and complaint has been issued and when it is served upon a defendant, as set forth in the court rules.

Received in the Senate

April 1, 2004

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

April 22, 2004