2003 House Bill 4937 / 2004 Public Act 103

Revise Board of Boiler Rules membership

Introduced in the House

July 2, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Bruce Caswell (R-58)

To require more rigorous standards, regulations and operator training for the operation of antique and historical steam boilers at public events; and to increase the fee for mandated state inspections from $25 to $45.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Feb. 24, 2004

Reported without amendment

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

March 10, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that does not require more rigorous standards, regulations and training for antique and historical steam boilers, or increase the fee for mandated state inspections , but instead just increases the size of the Board of Boiler Rules from 11 to 12 members and requires that one member be a representative of antique steam boiler owners and operators.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 101 to 0 (details)

To increase the size of the Board of Boiler Rules from 11 members to 12 members and require that one member be a representative of antique steam boiler owners and operators.

Received in the Senate

March 11, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Regulatory Reform

May 4, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 6, 2004

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To increase the size of the Board of Boiler Rules from 11 members to 12 members and require that one member be a representative of antique steam boiler owners and operators.

Received in the House

May 6, 2004

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

May 20, 2004