2003 Senate Bill 652 / Public Act 312

Introduced in the Senate

Aug. 13, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Ron Jelinek (R-21)

To make it a felony to transport anhydrous ammonia in a nonapproved container, subject to imprisonment for up to four years and a fine of up to $2,000. Anhydrous ammonia can be used to manufacture certain illegal drugs.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 16, 2003

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 21, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which further increases the proposed fines, and clarifies the definition of what is an approved container.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 22, 2003

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To make it a felony to transport anhydrous ammonia in a nonapproved container, subject to imprisonment for up to four years and a fine of up to $5,000. Anhydrous ammonia can be used to manufacture certain illegal drugs.

Received in the House

Oct. 22, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Nov. 12, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 18, 2003

Amendment offered

To move back the date the bill goes into effect.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 1 (details)

To make it a felony to transport anhydrous ammonia in a nonapproved container, subject to imprisonment for up to four years and a fine of up to $5,000. Anhydrous ammonia can be used to manufacture certain illegal drugs.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 18, 2003

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2003