2003 House Bill 5200 / 2004 Public Act 53

Establish October 18 as "Willie Horton day"

Introduced in the House

Oct. 22, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Randy Richardville (R-56)

To establish October 18 as "Willie Horton day" in Michigan. Willie Horton is a famous Detroit Tigers baseball player.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Oct. 23, 2003

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 28, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes, and changing the date of "Willie Horton Day" to Oct. 28, rather than Oct. 18.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To establish October 28 as "Willie Horton day" in Michigan. Willie Horton is a famous Detroit Tigers baseball player.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 29, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs

March 30, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 31, 2004

Substitute offered

To changed the proposed Willie Horton Day" to October 18, instead of Oct. 28.

The substitute passed by voice vote

April 1, 2004

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To establish October 18 as "Willie Horton day" in Michigan. Willie Horton is a famous Detroit Tigers baseball player.

Received in the House

April 1, 2004

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

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

April 7, 2004