2014 Senate Bill 741 / Public Act 148

Give temporary health care professional occupational license to military spouse

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 22, 2014

Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-20)

To grant a temporary Michigan health care specialty license to the spouse of a member of the military from another state if the person has an equivalent license from that state, if the person also submits fingerprints to meet a background check mandate. The license would be valid for a maximum of one year.

Referred to the Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Homeland Security

March 26, 2014

Reported without amendment

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

May 1, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 6, 2014

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 6, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs

May 21, 2014

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

To grant a temporary Michigan health care specialty license to the spouse of a member of the military from another state if the person has an equivalent license from that state, if the person also submits fingerprints to meet a background check mandate. The license would be valid for a maximum of one year.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 11, 2014