2011 Senate Bill 102 / Public Act 46

Authorize "Gold Star Family" license plates

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 8, 2011

Introduced by Sen. John Pappageorge (R-13)

To allow the spouse, parent, sibling, or child of a member of the armed services who died during combat to get a special license plate inscribed with the words "Gold Star Family".

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

May 5, 2011

Substitute offered

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To allow the spouse, parent, sibling, or child of a member of the armed services who died during combat to get a special license plate inscribed with the words "Gold Star Family." See also House Bill 4088 sponsored by Rep. Robert Genetski.

Received in the House

May 5, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

May 18, 2011

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 24, 2011

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To allow the spouse, parent, sibling, or child of a member of the armed services who died during combat to get a special license plate inscribed with the words "Gold Star Family." See also House Bill 4088 sponsored by Rep. Robert Genetski.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 26, 2011

In the Senate

Aug. 4, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.