Introduced
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To require increased training procedures and regulations for private security guards. The bill also contains license fee increases.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one which would require security guards to have a carry concealed weapons permit (CCW), which would automatically subject them to certain background check and firearms training standards. They would be required to have a high school diploma, and their fingerprints would be submitted to the FBI for additional background check.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 27 to 10 (details)
To require increased training procedures and regulations for certain private security guards, and require those who must carry a firearm to have a carry concealed weapons permit (CCW), which would automatically subject them to certain background check and firearms training standards. They would be required to have a high school diploma, and their fingerprints would be submitted to the FBI for an additional background check. The bill also contains very large license fee increases.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one which replaces a requirement that new security guard applicants could not be hired without FBI clearance, which can take four to eight weeks, with language that allows hiring after names are checked by the Michigan State Police, which takes only a few days. New guards' fingerprints would still be submitted to the FBI, and they would essentially be on probationary status pending the FBI check. Under the substitute the fee increases for alarm system contractors and security guard businesses would remain effective only until October 1, 2004, and then return to current levels. A report would be required from the State Police to the Department of Consumer and Industry Services by April 1, 2003, on whether the higher fees are adequate to support the licensure program.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To "grandfather" existing employees from certain requirements imposed by the bill.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To reduce from $1,500 to $500 the proposed license fee for a security alarm system contractor.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To clarify language in several provisions contained in the bill.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 92 to 9 (details)
To require increased training procedures and regulations for certain private security guards, and require those who must carry a firearm to have a carry concealed weapons permit (CCW), which would automatically subject them to certain background check and firearms training standards. New guards would be required to have a high school diploma, be at least 18 years of age (instead of 25 under current law), and could be hired only after a check of their names by the Michigan State Police. New guards' fingerprints would be submitted to the FBI, and they would essentially be on probationary status pending the FBI check, which can take four to eight weeks. The bill also contains very large license fee increases for alarm system contractors and security guard businesses, which would sunset on October 1, 2004, and return to current levels.
Passed in the Senate 28 to 9 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
