2001 Senate Bill 502 / Public Act 225

Introduced in the Senate

May 22, 2001

Introduced by Sen. Philip Hoffman (R-19)

To prohibit and provide penalties for possessing or carrying in the sterile area of any commercial airport a firearm; an explosive; a knife with a blade of any length; a razor, box cutter, or item with a similar blade; or a dangerous weapon. The bill would make attempting to place or carry on board an airplane one of the prohibited items a felony offence punishable by up to ten years in prison.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 3, 2001

Substitute offered

To recommend modifications to language contained in the bill resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. The substitute was amended to refine the definition of a court officer while engaged in duties authorized by a court, which is contained in a section that exempts certain law enforcement officers from the bill.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 4, 2001

Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)

Received

To prohibit and provide penalties for possessing or carrying in the sterile area of any commercial airport a firearm; an explosive; a knife with a blade of any length; a razor, box cutter, or item with a similar blade; or a dangerous weapon. The bill would make attempting to place or carry on board an airplane one of the prohibited items a felony offence punishable by up to ten years in prison.

Amendment offered by Sen. Christopher Dingell (D-7)

To remove the potential felony sanctions from the section of the bill which prohibits possessing or carrying one of the prohibited items in the sterile area of any commercial airport.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 4, 2001

To prohibit and provide penalties for possessing or carrying in the sterile area of any commercial airport a firearm; an explosive; a knife with a blade of any length; a razor, box cutter, or item with a similar blade; or a dangerous weapon. The bill would make attempting to place or carry on board an airplane one of the prohibited items a felony offence punishable by up to ten years in prison.

Dec. 11, 2001

Amendment offered

To establish a date the bill will go into effect if passed.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Jennifer Faunce (R-29)

The amendment passed by voice vote

Dec. 12, 2001

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 12, 2001

To prohibit and provide penalties for possessing or carrying in the sterile area of any commercial airport a firearm; an explosive; a knife with a blade of any length; a razor, box cutter, or item with a similar blade; or a dangerous weapon. The bill would make attempting to place or carry on board an airplane one of the prohibited items a felony offence punishable by up to ten years in prison.

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