2006 Senate Bill 1404 / Public Act 517

Increase penalty for harassing search and rescue dog

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 5, 2006

Introduced by Sen. Michael Goschka (R-32)

To include a search and rescue dog in current prohibitions against harming or harassing a police dog or police horse, and increase the maximum fines and jail terms that apply to those offenses. The bill also would include search and rescue personnel in current prohibitions against harming, resisting, obstructing, opposing, or endangering certain emergency personnel in the line of duty.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 20, 2006

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 9, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 9, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 6, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2006

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To include a search and rescue dog in current prohibitions against harming or harassing a police dog or police horse, and increase the maximum fines and jail terms that apply to those offenses. The bill also would include search and rescue personnel in current prohibitions against harming, resisting, obstructing, opposing, or endangering certain emergency personnel in the line of duty.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 28, 2006