2003 Senate Bill 650 / Public Act 308

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Introduced in the Senate

Aug. 13, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Alan L. Cropsey (R-33)

To prohibit the possession of more than 10 grams of pseudoephedrine, which can be used to manufacture illegal methamphetamines.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 16, 2003

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 21, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which would increase from 10 grams to 12 grams the amount of pseudoephedrine or ephedrine which can be legally possessed. The substitute would also exempt from the prohibition pediatric products, and products formulated to prevent the conversion of the active ingredients into methamphetamine.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 22, 2003

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To prohibit the possession of more than 12 grams of pseudoephedrine or ephedrine, which can be used to manufacture illegal methamphetamines. Pediatric products and products formulated to prevent the conversion of the active ingredients into methamphetamine would be exempt.

Received in the House

Oct. 22, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Nov. 12, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 18, 2003

Amendment offered

To establish a new date on which the bill will go into effect if passed.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 2 (details)

To prohibit the possession of more than 12 grams of pseudoephedrine or ephedrine, which can be used to manufacture illegal methamphetamines. Pediatric products and products formulated to prevent the conversion of the active ingredients into methamphetamine would be exempt.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 18, 2003

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2003