Introduced by Rep. Bill Caul (R) on February 22, 2005, to repeal the horseshoer's lien act of 1897, which allows a blacksmith to place a lien on an animal when its owner does not pay his or her horseshoeing bill.
Referred to the House Agriculture Committee on February 22, 2005.
Reported in the House on April 19, 2005, without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Referred to the Senate Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism Committee on April 27, 2005.
Reported in the Senate on June 6, 2006, with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed 36 to 0 in the Senate on June 8, 2006, to repeal the horseshoer's lien act of 1897, which allows a blacksmith to place a lien on an animal when its owner does not pay his or her horseshoeing bill. Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on June 24, 2006.
1) Borst Horseshoeing by Anonymous Citizen on February 28, 2007 Dang ! Now I'll have too report them to the credit bureau (however you spell it). Funny the bank wouldn't (couldn't) tell me or stamp their check ACCOUNT CLOSED ! And my bounced check fee's?? HUH !! Wish some of my legislatures would have contacted me.. LOTS OF OLD LAWS ON THE BOOKS STILL HAVE MEANING !!!! Just because you don't have a horse or maybe; you owe a farrier money ? CITY SLICKER!! At least I have a legitimate job.. Reply
2) I can really see a blacksmith by Anonymous Citizen on June 7, 2006 not treating an animal right or having too many animals to deal with then. If the library can report you and screw up your credit, let the blacksmith, too. It's 2006 for god sake. Reply
3) You are a snob. Michigan is an agricultural state, too by Anonymous Citizen on June 7, 2006 All citizens have a right to participate is legislative process. Reply