2001 House Bill 5501 / 2002 Public Act 133

Introduced in the House

Dec. 12, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Randy Richardville (R-56)

To grant arrest powers to under certain limited circumstances to members of the military called to respond to a threat or act of terrorism (such as patrolling airports). The bill would also extend to these personnel the same exemption from criminal and civil liability as is currently granted to a police officer for acts committed in the performance of his or her duty. This is part of a legislative terrorism response package comprised of House Bills 5495 to 5520, and Senate Bills 930 to 960.

Referred to the Committee on Veteran’s Affairs and Homeland Security

Jan. 30, 2002

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Randy Richardville (R-56)

To clarify that the governor must make a determination in writing that a facility is a "vital resource" warranting protection by military personnel, rather than requiring the governor to "consider" it vital.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Feb. 6, 2002

Amendment offered by Rep. Randy Richardville (R-56)

To narrow the authority of a commanding officer of military personnel to apprehending a person who has committed a misdemeanor only if the act was done within his or her presence.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 95 to 9 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 6, 2002

To grant arrest powers to under certain limited circumstances to members of the military called to respond to a threat or act of terrorism (such as patrolling airports). The bill would also extend to these personnel the same exemption from criminal and civil liability as is currently granted to a police officer for acts committed in the performance of his or her duty. This is part of a legislative terrorism response package comprised of House Bills 5495 to 5520, and Senate Bills 930 to 960.

March 13, 2002

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 21, 2002

Passed in the Senate 31 to 0 (details)

Received

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Received in the House

March 21, 2002

To grant arrest powers to under certain limited circumstances to members of the military called to respond to a threat or act of terrorism (such as patrolling airports). The bill would also extend to these personnel the same exemption from criminal and civil liability as is currently granted to a police officer for acts committed in the performance of his or her duty. This is part of a legislative terrorism response package comprised of House Bills 5495 to 5520, and Senate Bills 930 to 960.

Passed in the House 99 to 3 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. John Engler

March 29, 2002