2005 Senate Bill 167 / Public Act 70

Allow professional license continuing education Internet classes

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 3, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Michelle McManus (R-35)

To allow at least one half of the required continuing education credit hours mandated for the renewal of certain professional licenses to be earned by taking internet classes, except as otherwise provided in a specific law.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Regulatory Reform

April 21, 2005

Reported without amendment

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

April 26, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that also provides an exception for allowing on-line continuing education class credit where previously adopted administrative regulations specifically prohibit them.

The substitute passed by voice vote

April 27, 2005

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To allow at least one half of the required continuing education credit hours mandated for the renewal of certain professional licenses to be earned by taking internet classes, except as otherwise provided in a specific law or pre-existing regulation.

Received in the House

April 27, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

June 14, 2005

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 23, 2005

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To allow at least one half of the required continuing education credit hours mandated for the renewal of certain professional licenses to be earned by taking internet classes, except as otherwise provided in a specific law or pre-existing regulation.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 11, 2005