2005 Senate Bill 473 / 2006 Public Act 227

Eliminate obsolete oversight and review bodies

Introduced in the Senate

May 5, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Michael Goschka (R-32)

To eliminate the enhanced access to public records joint review committee authorized in 1996 to report to the legislature on a law allowing local governments to charge users for enhanced electronic access to public records for inspection, purchase, or copying by digital means. Such systems are now up and running in various places.

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

June 14, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 22, 2005

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To eliminate the enhanced access to public records joint review committee authorized in 1996 to report to the legislature on a law allowing local governments to charge users for enhanced electronic access to public records for inspection, purchase, or copying by digital means. Such systems are now up and running in various places.

Received in the House

June 22, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

May 23, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 7, 2006

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

To eliminate the enhanced access to public records joint review committee authorized in 1996 to report to the legislature on a law allowing local governments to charge users for enhanced electronic access to public records for inspection, purchase, or copying by digital means. Such systems are now up and running in various places.

Motion by Rep. Chris Ward (R-66)

To give the bill immediate effect.

The motion passed 103 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 24, 2006