2005 Senate Bill 480 / Public Act 203

Eliminate obsolete oversight and review bodies

Introduced in the Senate

May 5, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Patricia Birkholz (R-24)

To eliminate the joint legislative committee established in 1984 to investigate the degree of competition in the health care coverage market, specifically prudent purchaser agreements.

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

June 14, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 22, 2005

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 22, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Oct. 11, 2005

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 20, 2005

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

To eliminate the joint legislative committee established in 1984 to investigate the degree of competition in the health care coverage market, specifically prudent purchaser agreements.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Nov. 10, 2005