2003 Senate Bill 180 / Public Act 12

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Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 13, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Tony Stamas (R-36)

To prohibit state agencies from requiring citizens to call “900” telephone numbers to access public information. “900” numbers have a fee-per-call or per-minute charge to the caller.

Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs

March 4, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 6, 2003

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 11, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

April 30, 2003

Reported without amendment

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

May 8, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which changes the effective date to Jan. 1, 2004, but otherwise only makes technical changes that do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To prohibit state agencies from requiring citizens to call “900” telephone numbers to access public information. “900” numbers have a fee-per-call or per-minute charge to the caller.

Received in the Senate

May 14, 2003

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 3, 2003