2004 Senate Bill 1017 / Public Act 70

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 25, 2004

Introduced by Sen. Bob Emerson (D-27)

To eliminate state subsidies for driver education classes in schools, which are currently $6.1 million a year. The money would be transferred to the state police for more traffic law enforcement.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

In the House

March 9, 2004

Reported without amendment

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

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

In the Senate

March 10, 2004

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 10, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

March 25, 2004

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 30, 2004

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To eliminate state subsidies for driver education classes in schools, which are currently $6.1 million a year. The money would be transferred to the state police for more traffic law enforcement.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

April 20, 2004