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2015 Senate Bill 493: "Push back" against Obama NLRB franchise unionization rule
Public Act 267 of 2015
Introduced by Sen. John Proos R-Saint Joseph on September 16, 2015
To establish that for purposes of workers compensation insurance coverage, the owner of a business franchise rather than the franchisor is considered the sole employer of the workers for whom he or she provides a benefit plan or pays wages, except as otherwise specified in the franchise agreement, or as prohibited by law. See also Senate Bill 492. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Commerce Committee on September 16, 2015
Reported in the Senate on October 8, 2015
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Received in the House on November 10, 2015
Referred to the House Commerce and Trade Committee on November 10, 2015
Reported in the House on December 8, 2015
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on December 23, 2015