2007 Senate Bill 843

Ban writing new business ergonomic regulations

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 24, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Alan Sanborn (R-11)

To prohibit the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) or other state agencies from imposing rules and regulations regarding workplace “ergonomics.” This agency has been convening a “workgroup” for several years to draft such rules.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform

Feb. 5, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 20, 2008

Passed in the Senate 21 to 17 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 20, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Labor