2005 House Bill 4670 / 2006 Public Act 24

Authorize special volunteer license for retired physicians

Introduced in the House

April 26, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Gary Newell (R-87)

To authorize a special volunteer license for retired physicians that allows them to provide unpaid treatment to indigent or needy patients.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Nov. 1, 2005

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 10, 2005

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

Nov. 29, 2005

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 30, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Jan. 31, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 1, 2006

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 2, 2006

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 3, 2006

Feb. 7, 2006

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Feb. 16, 2006