2019 Senate Bill 444 / Public Act 74

Increase state fees

Introduced in the Senate

Aug. 20, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Curtis Hertel (D-23)

To increase the license and certificate fees imposed on health care facilities and agencies. Technically, this and related bills eliminate the sunset on previously enacted “temporary” fee increases.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Aug. 29, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Aug. 29, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Sept. 11, 2019

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 18, 2019

Passed in the House 108 to 1 (details)

To increase the license and certificate fees imposed on health care facilities and agencies. Technically, this and related bills eliminate the sunset on previously enacted “temporary” fee increases.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Sept. 30, 2019