2003 Senate Bill 206 / 2004 Public Act 97

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 25, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Shirley Johnson (R-13)

To require licensure, regulation, and fees for audiologists.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

May 20, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 29, 2003

Substitute offered

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 3, 2003

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To require state licensure, regulation, and fees for audiologists.

Received in the House

June 3, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Feb. 17, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 18, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that incorporates technical changes, and also includes continuing education requirements for licensed audiologists. This version was subsequently superceded by another substitute with more technical changes.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Stephen Ehardt (R-83)

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Stephen Ehardt (R-83)

To clarify details of the coninuing education mandate.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 98 to 8 (details)

To require state licensure, regulation, continuing education, and fees for audiologists.

Received in the Senate

March 23, 2004

April 20, 2004

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill, which also imposes continuing education requirements for licensed audiologists.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

May 7, 2004