2020 Senate Bill 983

Revise state “children's ombudsman” organization

Introduced in the Senate

June 24, 2020

Introduced by Sen. Peter MacGregor (R-28)

To transfer a state “children's ombudsman” office from the state Department of Technology, Management and Budget in the executive branch to the bipartisan Legislative Council in the legislative branch.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans

Sept. 23, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 30, 2020

Passed in the Senate 22 to 16 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 30, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

Dec. 17, 2020

Substitute offered by Rep. Kathy Crawford (R-38)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 56 to 49 (details)

To transfer a state “children's ombudsman” office from the state Department of Technology, Management and Budget in the executive branch to the bipartisan Legislative Council in the legislative branch.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 18, 2020

Passed in the Senate 21 to 15 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 30, 2020