2005 House Bill 5337 / 2006 Public Act 597

Give "administrative hearings" waiver to active military

Introduced in the House

Oct. 19, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Rick Jones (R-71)

To provide a temporary waiver from any state "administrative hearings" (in addition to lawsuits) for a member of the National Guard or Reserves who is deployed or serving on active duty.

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

Nov. 9, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 28, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that prohibits permanent changes in child custody orders for the children of a person on active military duty.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Rick Jones (R-71)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that only covers certain intermediate hearings in lawsuits.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 29, 2006

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

To provide a temporary adjournment from any intermediate hearings in lawsuits for a member of the National Guard or Reserves who is deployed or serving on active duty.

Received in the Senate

July 26, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs

Dec. 14, 2006

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 30, 2006