2003 Senate Bill 157

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 11, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Martha G. Scott (D-2)

To place the continuation of the Detroit reform school board put in place by the state in 1999 on the August, 2003 primary election ballot in the city, rather than in the November, 2004 general election, as required under current law.

Referred to the Committee on Education

April 1, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 3, 2003

Substitute offered by Sen. Burton Leland (D-5)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which would place the Detroit reform board issue on the next regularly scheduled Detroit city election ballot, rather than the August, 2003 primary election ballot.

The substitute failed 15 to 23 (details)

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

Received in the House

April 3, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

June 24, 2003

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 23, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Commerce