2018 Senate Bill 990 / Public Act 437

School safety measures – building design

Introduced in the Senate

May 10, 2018

Introduced by Sen. Margaret O’Brien (R-20)

To require public schools to consult with local law enforcement agencies before construction or major renovation of a school building, and also require the public school’s governing body to vote on adopting the building plans at a public meeting.

Referred to the Committee on Education

May 23, 2018

Reported without amendment

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

June 7, 2018

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To require public schools to consult with a local law enforcement agency before construction or major renovation of a school building.

Received in the House

June 7, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Dec. 12, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 18, 2018

Amendment offered by Rep. Jeff Yaroch (R-33)

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

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 2 (details)

To require public schools to consult with a local law enforcement agency before construction or major renovation of a school building.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 18, 2018

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 20, 2018