2007 House Bill 4611 / 2008 Public Act 537

Establish retired law enforcement officer pistol certificate

Introduced in the House

April 19, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Rick Jones (R-71)

To authorize the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards to establish procedures for “qualified retired law enforcement officers” as defined in federal law to apply for and be granted a certificate identifying them as such, and qualifying them to carry a concealed pistol. The bill establishes regulations for the carrying of concealed pistols by these individuals.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

July 18, 2007

Reported without amendment

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

Feb. 27, 2008

Amendment offered

To make the permits authorized by the bill expire after 12 months.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Rick Jones (R-71)

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

Amendment offered by Rep. Paul Condino (D-35)

To establish that if passed the bill will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2009.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 106 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 28, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 18, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 4, 2008

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

Dec. 18, 2008

Passed in the Senate 34 to 3 (details)

To authorize the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards to establish procedures for “qualified retired law enforcement officers” as defined in federal law to apply for and be granted a certificate identifying them as such, and qualifying them to carry a concealed pistol. The bill establishes regulations for the carrying of concealed pistols by these individuals.

Received in the House

Dec. 19, 2008

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

Passed in the House 94 to 6 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008