2001 House Bill 4080 / 2002 Public Act 577

Introduced in the House

Jan. 31, 2001

Introduced by Rep. MaryAnn Middaugh (R-80)

To update the law against making malicious phone calls so that the legal language accommodates changes in telecommunications technology and markets. The bill would also increase fines.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

July 11, 2001

Passed in the House 100 to 0 (details)

To update the law against making malicious phone calls so that the legal language accommodates changes in telecommunications technology, such as leaving malicious messages on an answering machine. The bill would also increase fines.

Received in the Senate

July 11, 2001

June 19, 2002

Amendment offered

To incorporate clarifying technical wording changes which do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The amendment passed by voice vote

June 27, 2002

Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 27, 2002

To update the law against making malicious phone calls so that the legal language accommodates changes in telecommunications technology, such as leaving malicious messages on an answering machine. The bill would also increase fines.

Aug. 13, 2002

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Received in the Senate

Sept. 18, 2002

Amendment offered by Sen. Beverly Hammerstrom (R-17)

To establish a date the bill will go into effect if passed.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To update the law against making malicious phone calls so that the legal language accommodates changes in telecommunications technology, such as leaving malicious messages on an answering machine. The bill would also increase fines.

Received in the House

Sept. 24, 2002

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

Passed in the House 100 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Oct. 3, 2002