2015 Senate Bill 366 / 2016 Public Act 79

Impose regulation on government record services

Introduced in the Senate

June 3, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Curtis Hertel (D-23)

To impose regulations, disclosure requirements, price caps and more on businesses that solicit a fee for providing copies of various government records.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

July 15, 2015

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 1, 2015

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To impose regulations, disclosure requirements, price caps and more on businesses that solicit a fee for providing copies of various government records. Financial institutions and real estate brokers would be exempt.

Received in the House

Oct. 1, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Trade

Feb. 9, 2016

Reported without amendment

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

March 10, 2016

Substitute offered by Rep. Joseph Graves (R-51)

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 16, 2016

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To impose regulations, disclosure requirements, price caps and more on businesses that solicit a fee for providing copies of various government records. Financial institutions and real estate brokers would be exempt.

Received in the Senate

March 23, 2016

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

April 12, 2016