2009 House Bill 4995 / Public Act 147

Require U.P. on Michigan depictions

Introduced in the House

May 26, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Michael Lahti (D-110)

To require that state agencies placing an image of Michigan in maps, forms, brochures, pamphlets, commemorative items, etc. to include the Upper Peninsula in the depiction.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

July 14, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Aug. 19, 2009

Substitute offered by Rep. Michael Lahti (D-110)

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 House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Aug. 26, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

Oct. 7, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 29, 2009

Passed in the Senate 33 to 0 (details)

To require that state agencies placing an image of Michigan in maps, forms, brochures, pamphlets, commemorative items, etc. to include the Upper Peninsula in the depiction.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Nov. 19, 2009