2010 Senate Bill 1529 / Public Act 372

Revise state “sheltered workshops” purchase preferences

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 29, 2010

Introduced by Sen. Mark Jansen (R-28)

To revise details of the law that requires the state to give purchasing preference to “sheltered workshops,” and exempt these purchases from competitive bidding requirements. The bill would replace this term with “community rehabilitation organizations”.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

Nov. 9, 2010

Reported without amendment

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

Substitute offered

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To revise details of the law that requires the state to give purchasing preference to “sheltered workshops,” and exempt these purchases from competitive bidding requirements. The bill would replace this term with “community rehabilitation organizations”.

Received in the House

Nov. 9, 2010

Referred to the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life

Dec. 1, 2010

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 15, 2010

Passed in the House 92 to 4 (details)

To revise details of the law that requires the state to give purchasing preference to “sheltered workshops,” and exempt these purchases from competitive bidding requirements. The bill would replace this term with “community rehabilitation organizations”.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 22, 2010