2013 House Bill 4303 / Public Act 77

Authorize other-state funeral director license reciprocity

Introduced in the House

Feb. 21, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Kenneth Kurtz (R-58)

To recognize as valid in Michigan a license in the field of “mortuary science” or funeral directing issued by Indiana, Ohio, or Wisconsin that has substantially the same standards. This would apply for up to two years, when presumably the person would get a Michigan license.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

April 9, 2013

Reported without amendment

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

April 16, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Kenneth Kurtz (R-58)

The amendment passed by voice vote

April 18, 2013

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 23, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

June 11, 2013

Reported without amendment

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

June 18, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 19, 2013

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To recognize as valid in Michigan a license in the field of “mortuary science” or funeral directing issued by Indiana, Ohio, or Wisconsin that has substantially the same standards. This would apply for up to two years, when presumably the person would get a Michigan license.

Received in the House

June 19, 2013

June 20, 2013

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 27, 2013