2007 Senate Bill 606 / 2008 Public Act 309

Revise state licensure law renewals for military service

Introduced in the Senate

June 26, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Valde Garcia (R-22)

To revise a military service provision in the state law that requires licensure or registration to practice any one of scores of professions in the state. The bill would change a provision providing automatic renewal deadline extensions to members of the military who are called to active duty “in a combat zone,” replacing that phrase with “mobilized for military duty”.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform

Oct. 18, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 30, 2007

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 30, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security

Feb. 20, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 13, 2008

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

To revise a military service provision in the state law that requires licensure or registration to practice any one of scores of professions in the state. The bill would change a provision providing automatic renewal deadline extensions to members of the military who are called to active duty “in a combat zone,” replacing that phrase with “mobilized for military duty”.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 17, 2008