2003 House Bill 5280 / 2004 Public Act 56

Introduced in the House

Nov. 6, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Chris Ward (R-66)

To prohibit requiring public or private school employees to remain in or search a school building when a bomb threat is made, unless they have been given training in dealing with bomb threats.

Referred to the Committee on Veteran’s Affairs and Homeland Security

Dec. 9, 2003

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 10, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which incorporates technical changes that do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Doug Spade (D-57)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which clarifies that that the training specified by the bill need not have been provided by the school, but could have been provided by a different entity.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Chris Ward (R-66)

To incorporate technical wording changes which clarify but do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To prohibit requiring public or private school employees to remain in or search a school building when a bomb threat is made, unless they have received training in dealing with bomb threats.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 11, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Education

March 17, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 24, 2004

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To prohibit requiring public or private school employees to remain in or search a school building when a bomb threat is made, unless they have received training in dealing with bomb threats.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

April 12, 2004