2012 House Bill 5595 / Public Act 253

Update uniform weights and measures law

Introduced in the House

May 3, 2012

Introduced by Rep. Charles Brunner (D-96)

To update and revise many details in the state’s law on uniform weights and measures.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

May 16, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

May 22, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Kevin Daley (R-82)

To tie-bar the bill to House Bill 5596, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. HB 5596 deals with related weights and measures details.

The amendment passed by voice vote

May 23, 2012

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 24, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

June 12, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 13, 2012

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To update and revise many details in the state’s law on uniform weights and measures.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 26, 2012