2001 House Bill 4820 / Public Act 266

Introduced in the House

May 24, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Tom Meyer (R-84)

To combine and update the state’s 21 dairy laws into two public acts. This is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 4820 and 4829.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management

Sept. 25, 2001

Substitute offered

Which reflects changes adopted following committee testimony and discussion.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Dale Sheltrown (D-103)

To increase the bonding requirements required for milk processing plants, which are intended to ensure their ability to pay suppliers for products which have been delivered. The amendment also contains a series of technical changes to the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Sept. 26, 2001

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 26, 2001

To combine and update the state’s 21 dairy laws into two public acts. This is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 4820 and 4829.

Oct. 24, 2001

Substitute offered

To recommend modifications to language contained in the bill resulting from committee testimony and deliberation.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 25, 2001

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 25, 2001

To combine and update the state’s 21 dairy laws into two public acts. This is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 4820 and 4829.

Dec. 12, 2001

Amendment offered by Rep. Tom Meyer (R-84)

To amend the Senate-passed version of the bill to remove an exception which permits farm families and employees to drink unpasteurized milk.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill, amended to remove an exception which permits farm families and employees to drink unpasteurized milk.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 12, 2001

Dec. 13, 2001

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

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

Received in the House

Dec. 13, 2001

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Dec. 31, 2001