2016 Senate Bill 690 / Public Act 237

Revise references to deaf people in state laws

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 13, 2016

Introduced by Sen. David Robertson (R-14)

To modernize terminology in a “Michigan telecommunications act” used to refer to people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

May 5, 2016

Reported without amendment

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

May 11, 2016

Amendment offered

To make the bill's effective date 90 days after it is enacted.

The amendment passed by voice vote

May 17, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 17, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

May 24, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 2, 2016

Passed in the House 106 to 2 (details)

To modernize terminology in a “Michigan telecommunications act” used to refer to people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 23, 2016