2013 House Bill 4786 / Public Act 136

Increase vital records fees

Introduced in the House

May 29, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Matt Lori (R-59)

To increase the fees for obtaining copies of vital records such as birth and death certificates. The fee increases range from $4 to $15 per record, and the bill also authorizes an extra $25 fee for “expedited” service.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

June 12, 2013

Reported without amendment

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

June 18, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Rob VerHeulen (R-74)

To clarify whether certain fees may be levied by the state or a local "registrar".

The amendment passed by voice vote

Sept. 12, 2013

Passed in the House 58 to 50 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 17, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Sept. 24, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 1, 2013

Failed in the Senate 18 to 19 (details)

To increase the fees for obtaining copies of vital records such as birth and death certificates. The fee increases range from $4 to $15 per record, and the bill also authorizes an extra $25 fee for “expedited” service.

Motion to reconsider by Sen. Arlan Meekhof (R-30)

The vote by which the bill was defeated.

The motion passed by voice vote

Received

Passed in the Senate 20 to 18 (details)

To increase the fees for obtaining copies of vital records such as birth and death certificates. The fee increases range from $4 to $15 per record, and the bill also authorizes an extra $25 fee for “expedited” service.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 15, 2013