2006 House Bill 5603 / Public Act 678

Create state reflex sympathetic dystrophy work group

Introduced in the House

Jan. 24, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Virgil Smith (D-7)

To create a state "reflex sympathetic dystrophy/complex regional pain syndrome work group" to develop public education and outreach campaigns, brochures, etc.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Feb. 28, 2006

Reported without amendment

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

March 7, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered

To tie-bar the bill to House Bill 4811, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. HB 4811 would repeal Michigan's ban on suing the maker of prescription drugs that have been approved by the FDA, unless there was fraud involved.

The amendment passed by voice vote

March 8, 2006

Passed in the House 102 to 4 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 9, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Dec. 12, 2006

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 13, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

To create a state "reflex sympathetic dystrophy/complex regional pain syndrome work group" to develop public education and outreach campaigns, brochures, etc.

Received in the House

Dec. 13, 2006

Dec. 14, 2006

Passed in the House 97 to 7 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2006