2003 House Bill 4038 / Public Act 18

Introduced in the House

Jan. 28, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Sal Rocca (R-30)

To require new teachers to achieve and hold a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Referred to the Committee on Education

April 9, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the following amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass 1. Amend page 1, line 7, after "in" by inserting "first aid and". 2. Amend page 2, line 7, after "performs" by inserting "first aid,". 3. Amend page 2, line 7, after "resuscitation" by inserting a comma..

April 29, 2003

Amendment offered

To also require new teachers to acquire a first aid certification, in addition to the CPR training requirement.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Sal Rocca (R-30)

To move back the date the bill goes into effect to July 1, 2004.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 94 to 9 (details)

To require new teachers to achieve and hold a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a first aid certification.

Received in the Senate

April 30, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

May 6, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 14, 2003

Amendment offered

To establish that the bill does not create a duty to act on the part of a person who holds the CPR or first aid certification.

The amendment passed by voice vote

May 20, 2003

Passed in the Senate 36 to 2 (details)

To require new teachers to achieve and hold a valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a first aid certification.

Received in the House

May 27, 2003

Passed in the House 96 to 10 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 10, 2003