Introduced
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To prohibit the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) or other state agencies from imposing rules and regulations regarding workplace “ergonomics.” This agency has been convening a “workgroup” for many months to draft such rules. Recent budget bills (Senate Bill 276, Public Act 156 of 2005) have prohibited funds from being expended for this purpose. Business groups have protested the workgroup and walked out of its meetings.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes that do not affect its substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 56 to 45 (details)
To prohibit the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) or other state agencies from imposing rules and regulations regarding workplace “ergonomics.” This agency has been convening a “workgroup” for many months to draft such rules.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Regulatory Reform
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 22 to 14 (details)
To prohibit the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) or other state agencies from imposing rules and regulations regarding workplace “ergonomics.” This agency has been convening a “workgroup” for many months to draft such rules.
