2015 House Bill 4444 / Public Act 59

Increase and/or extend government license and permit fees

Introduced in the House

April 14, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Chris Afendoulis (R-73)

To increase the per-bed license fee for a psychiatric hospital unit and eliminate a $5,000 cap on these fees. Also to revise this licensure statute to reflect various changes in the practice of psychiatry, and to extend the minimum time between state inspections of these facilities.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

April 16, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 21, 2015

Passed in the House 57 to 52 (details)

To increase the annual license fee for a psychiatric hospital from $300 to $500 plus $10 per bed, and eliminate a $5,000 cap on these fees. Also to revise this licensure statute to reflect various changes in the practice of psychiatry, and to extend the minimum time between state inspections of these facilities.

Received in the Senate

May 26, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

June 3, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 21 to 17 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 10, 2015