2015 Senate Bill 316 / 2016 Public Act 504

Revise workers comp hearing detail

Introduced in the Senate

May 7, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To clarify the application of an exemption to the state Open Meetings Act that applies to hearings on the merits of a worker’s compensation case by the administrative appeals board that hears these cases.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Government Reform

Sept. 20, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 21, 2016

Passed in the Senate 25 to 10 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 21, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Dec. 1, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 14, 2016

Passed in the House 56 to 50 (details)

To clarify the application of an exemption to the state Open Meetings Act that applies to hearings on the merits of a worker’s compensation case by the administrative appeals board that hears these cases.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2016