2012 Senate Bill 1336 / Public Act 447

Revise workplace safety regulation detail

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 27, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Patrick Colbeck (R-7)

To eliminate a state occupational health standards commission, and update the occupational safety and health act to reflect federal hazard communication standards.

Referred to the Committee on Reforms, Restructuring, and Reinventing

Nov. 8, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 25 to 12 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 8, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Nov. 28, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 11, 2012

Amendment offered by Rep. Richard Hammel (D-48)

To link this bill to passage of House Bill 5360, which would prohibit legislators and statewide officeholders from applying for or receiving during his or her term a grant from the state that is unrelated to holding office.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Tim Greimel (D-29)

To link this bill to passage of House Bill 5361, which would establish comprehensive ethics standards and conflict of interest regulations for executive branch officials and employees.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Richard Hammel (D-48)

To link passage of this bill to House Bill 4461, which would require politicians to file personal financial disclosure statements.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Dec. 12, 2012

Passed in the House 64 to 45 (details)

To eliminate a state occupational health standards commission, and update the occupational safety and health act to reflect federal hazard communication standards.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 22, 2012