2005 House Bill 4366 / 2006 Public Act 219

Repeal the horseshoer's lien act

Introduced in the House

Feb. 22, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Bill Caul (R-99)

To repeal the horseshoer's lien act of 1897, which allows a blacksmith to place a lien on an animal when its owner does not pay his or her horseshoeing bill.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

April 19, 2005

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 26, 2005

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 27, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Tourism

June 6, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 8, 2006

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To repeal the horseshoer's lien act of 1897, which allows a blacksmith to place a lien on an animal when its owner does not pay his or her horseshoeing bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 24, 2006