2006 House Bill 6295 / Public Act 639

Create (umbilical) cord blood stem cell bank

Introduced in the House

June 29, 2006

Introduced by Rep. David Law (R-39)

To revise the definition of life science in the Michigan strategic fund act to include umbilical cord-blood stem cell research, which would qualify particular firms engaged in this activity that are selected by government committees for government subsidies.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Sept. 12, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 13, 2006

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 14, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Nov. 30, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2006

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To revise the definition of life science in the Michigan strategic fund act to include umbilical cord-blood stem cell research, which would qualify particular firms engaged in this activity that are selected by government committees for government subsidies.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2006