2004 House Bill 5843 / Public Act 416

Authorize multiple township public safety agreements

Introduced in the House

April 29, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Philip LaJoy (R-21)

To authorize townships to enter into agreements or contracts with a city, village, or other township to jointly provide police or fire protection. Under current law, this is only allowed if one of these local governments currently provides police and fire service.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy

May 11, 2004

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 19, 2004

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 20, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs

Nov. 3, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 10, 2004

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To authorize townships to enter into agreements or contracts with a city, village, or other township to jointly provide police or fire protection. Under current law, this is only allowed if one of these local governments currently provides police and fire service.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Nov. 29, 2004