Latest Action: 11/25/2008 - Printed bill filed 11/20/2008

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Environmental protection; recycling; household electronic waste; promote manufacturer takeback programs. Amends sec. 11514 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.11514) & adds pt. 173. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6715'08
Latest Action: 11/25/2008 - Printed bill filed 11/20/2008

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Communications; broadcasting; personal service contracts for broadcasters; modify. Amends sec. 4a of 1984 PA 274 (MCL 445.774a).
Latest Action: 11/25/2008 - Printed bill filed 11/20/2008

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Elections; voters; election by mail; implement. Amends sec. 726 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.726) & adds secs. 750a & 750b.
Latest Action: 11/05/2008 - Referred to committee on judiciary

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Courts; other; use of 2-way interactive video technology for certain court proceedings; require. Amends sec. 37a, ch. VII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 767.37a).
Latest Action: 10/29/2008 - Printed bill filed 10/16/2008

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Law enforcement; other; access to certain databases by certain criminal justice agencies; provide for. Creates new act.
Latest Action: 09/25/2008 - Referred to committee on energy policy and public utilities

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Communications; telecommunications; amendments to the emergency telephone service enabling act; provide for. Amends secs. 407 & 717 of 1986 PA 32 (MCL 484.1407 & 484.1717).
Latest Action: 09/23/2008 - Referred to committee on transportation

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Traffic control; traffic regulation; use of cellular telecommunication while operating a vehicle in a school zone; prohibit. Amends sec. 907 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.907) & adds sec. 602b.
Latest Action: 09/23/2008 - Referred to committee on transportation

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Traffic control; traffic regulation; use of cellular telecommunication while operating a vehicle in a work zone; prohibit. Amends sec. 907 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.907) & adds sec. 602b.
Latest Action: 09/23/2008 - Printed bill filed 09/19/2008

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Education; curricula; internet safety instruction in schools; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1163.
Latest Action: 09/18/2008 - Printed bill filed 09/18/2008

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Natural resources; hunting; link to voter registration application website for hunting, fishing, and fur harvester license applicants; provide for. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 43540e.
Latest Action: 06/26/2008 - Referred to committee on education

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Education; curricula; internet safety instruction in schools; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1163.
Latest Action: 05/07/2008 - Referred to committee on government operations and reform

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Civil procedure; evidence; testimony of a vulnerable adult; allow to be presented by videotape or closed-circuit television. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2170.
Latest Action: 06/25/2008 - Printed bill filed 06/25/2008

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Education; curricula; internet safety instruction in schools; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1163.
Latest Action: 07/16/2008 - Approved by the governor 7/2/2008 @ 3:07 pm

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Environmental protection; sewage; rules and regulations for the operation of a sewage treatment facility; allow publication of a summary. Amends sec. 4a of 1955 PA 233 (MCL 124.284a).
Latest Action: 05/14/2008 - Printed bill filed 05/14/2008

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Property tax; payment and collection; postmark to serve as date of tax payments; require. Amends sec. 44b of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.44b).
Latest Action: 11/13/2008 - Read a second time

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Communications; telecommunications; funding for emergency 9-1-1 service enabling act; modify. Amends sec. 401b of 1986 PA 32 (MCL 484.1401b) & adds secs. 401f & 401g.
Latest Action: 05/07/2008 - Printed bill filed 05/07/2008

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Communications; telecommunications; sunset for the emergency 9-1-1 service enabling act; repeal. Amends title of 1986 PA 32 (MCL 484.1101 - 484.1717) & repeals sec. 717 of 1986 PA 32 (MCL 484.1717).
Latest Action: 05/07/2008 - Printed bill filed 05/07/2008

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Public utilities; other; metropolitan authority; revise utilization of interest and earnings. Amends sec. 11 of 2002 PA 48 (MCL 484.3111).
Latest Action: 11/05/2008 - Referred to committee on senior citizens and veterans affairs

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Consumer protection; unfair trade practices; termination of cellular telephone contracts by certain active military personnel; allow. Creates new act.
Latest Action: 11/08/2007 - Referred to committee on natural resources and environmental affairs

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Environmental protection; landfills; newsprint; prohibit disposal of. Amends sec. 11514 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.11514).
Latest Action: 11/13/2008 - Referred to committee on great lakes and environment

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Environmental protection; recycling; household electronic waste; promote manufacturer takeback programs. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding pt. 173. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0898'07
Latest Action: 10/04/2007 - Referred to committee on senior citizens and veterans affairs

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Communications; cellular telephone; active duty military personnel; allow to cancel cellular telephone contract without penalties. Amends 1991 PA 179 (MCL 484.2101 - 484.2604) by adding sec. 304b.
Latest Action: 09/18/2007 - Referred to committee on energy policy and public utilities

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Traffic control; violations; operation of a vehicle while using certain electronic devices; prohibit. Amends sec. 320a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.320a) & adds sec. 602b.
Latest Action: 01/16/2008 - Rules suspended

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A resolution to encourage cable operators to maintain public access channels at their existing, lower tier location and provide these channels at no additional cost to subscribers.
Latest Action: 03/26/2008 - Referred to committee on energy policy and public utilities

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Communications; cable; access for subscriber to public, education, and government channels or lowest tier of service and without need for additional equipment; require. Amends sec. 4 of 2006 PA 480 (MCL 484.3304).
Latest Action: 04/24/2008 - Amendment(s) withdrawn

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Consumer protection; unfair trade practices; active duty military personnel; allow to cancel cellular telephone contract without penalties. Creates new act.
Latest Action: 02/13/2008 - Referred to committee on energy policy and public utilities

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Communications; telecommunications; sunset; eliminate. Amends title of 1991 PA 179 (MCL 484.2101 - 484.2604) & repeals sec. 604 of 1991 PA 179 (MCL 484.2604).
Latest Action: 01/22/2008 - Referred to committee on transportation

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Traffic control; violations; use of hand-free wireless phones while operating a motor vehicle; allow. Amends sec. 320a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.320a) & adds sec. 602b.
Latest Action: 07/24/2007 - Referred to committee on commerce and tourism

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Labor; fair employment practices; geographical restrictions on future employment of broadcasting employees; restrict. Amends sec. 4a of 1984 PA 274 (MCL 445.774a).
Latest Action: 07/17/2007 - Referred to committee on energy policy and public utilities

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Communications; other; video service provider; clarify. Amends sec. 10 of 2006 PA 480 (MCL 484.3310).
Latest Action: 07/17/2007 - Referred to committee on energy policy and public utilities

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Communications; other; video service provider; clarify public, education, and government access fee. Amends sec. 6 of 2006 PA 480 (MCL 484.3306).
Latest Action: 05/25/2007 - Referred to committee on families and human services

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Family law; child support; system for payment of support over the internet; require office of child support to establish. Amends sec. 6 of 1971 PA 174 (MCL 400.236).
Latest Action: 04/26/2007 - Referred to committee on education

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Transportation; school vehicles; use of cellular telephone while operating a school bus; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends 1990 PA 187 (MCL 257.1801 - 257.1877) by adding sec. 58.
Latest Action: 03/15/2007 - Referred to committee on education

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Education; other; student publications; prohibit school officials from censoring and provide for policies regarding. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1315.
Latest Action: 03/01/2007 - Referred to committee on finance

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Taxation; other; disclosure program; create to allow names of major delinquent taxpayers to be published. Amends sec. 28 of 1941 PA 122 (MCL 205.28) & adds sec. 3b.
Latest Action: 02/06/2007 - Referred to committee on campaign and election oversight

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Elections; absent voters; mailing of absent voter ballot applications by local clerks to eligible absent voters; allow even if application not requested. Amends sec. 759 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.759).
Latest Action: 01/31/2007 - Referred to committee on judiciary

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Civil procedure; civil actions; installing spyware or adware onto another individual's computer without consent; prohibit and provide remedies for. Creates new act.
Latest Action: 01/31/2007 - Referred to committee on judiciary

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Crimes; computer; installing spyware on another person's computer without consent; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends sec. 7 of 1979 PA 53 (MCL 752.797) & adds sec. 5b.
Latest Action: 01/31/2007 - Referred to committee on judiciary

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Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of installing spyware on another person's computer without consent; enact. Amends sec. 17c, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.17c). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0144'07
Latest Action: 01/31/2007 - Referred to committee on energy policy

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Communications; telecommunications; 9-1-1 system to pinpoint caller location; provide for. Amends 1986 PA 32 (MCL 484.1101 - 484.1717) by adding sec. 408a.
Latest Action: 05/13/2008 - Approved by governor 5/8/2008 @ 2:35 pm

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Communications; telecommunications; eligibility date to opt into METRO funds; revise. Amends sec. 13 of 2002 PA 48 (MCL 484.3113).
Latest Action: 01/24/2007 - Referred to committee on campaign and election oversight

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Campaign finance; campaign practices; telephonic communications; require disclosure stating who is paying for call and whether authorized by candidate. Amends 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.201 - 169.282) by adding sec. 48.
Latest Action: 01/10/2007 - Referred to committee on campaign and election oversight

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Elections; voters; election by mail; implement. Amends sec. 726 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.726) & adds secs. 750a & 750b.
Latest Action: 01/10/2007 - Referred to committee on homeland security and emerging technologies

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Communications; cellular telephone; customer consent to list numbers in a cell phone directory; require. Amends 1991 PA 179 (MCL 484.2101 - 484.2604) by adding sec. 360a.
Latest Action: 01/10/2007 - Referred to committee on campaign and election oversight

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Campaign finance; public disclosure; disclosure of committees that employ and registration of persons who make "robocalls" in campaigns; require. Amends sec. 6 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.206) & adds sec. 48.
Latest Action: 03/19/2008 - Passed roll call # 154 yeas 38 nays 0 excused 0 not voting 0

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Communications; internet; obtaining personal information by false pretenses; prohibit. Amends secs. 3 & 7 of 2004 PA 452 (MCL 445.63 & 445.67) & adds sec. 7a.
Latest Action: 04/15/2008 - Approved by governor 3/27/2008 @ 10:44 am

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Communications; telecommunications; ability of CMRS supplier or reseller to collect service charge; clarify. Amends secs. 401 & 408 of 1986 PA 32 (MCL 484.1401 & 484.1408).
Latest Action: 12/06/2007 - Amendment(s) adopted

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Communications; telecommunications; sunset on 9-1-1 emergency service district; extend. Amends sec. 717 of 1986 PA 32 (MCL 484.1717).
Latest Action: 05/22/2007 - Passed roll call # 133 yeas 37 nays 0 excused 1 not voting 0

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Natural resources; hunting; website showing lands open for hunting; require department of natural resources to maintain. Amends sec. 40105 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40105).
Latest Action: 12/27/2007 - Presented to governor 12/19/2007 @ 4:30 pm

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Communications; telecommunications; funding system for the emergency telephone service enabling act; modify. Amends secs. 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 412, 413, 502, 504, 601, 602, 605, 712, 714, 716 & 717 of 1986 PA 32 (MCL 484.1402 et seq.) & repeals (See bill). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0410'07
Latest Action: 12/27/2007 - Presented to governor 12/19/2007 @ 4:32 pm

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Communications; telecommunications; funding system for the emergency telephone service enabling act; modify. Amends title & secs. 101, 102, 201, 202, 203, 205, 301, 302, 303, 307, 308, 312, 319, 320 & 401 of 1986 PA 32 (MCL 484.1101 et seq.) & adds secs. 401a, 401b, 401c, 401d & 401e. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0411'07
Latest Action: 04/19/2007 - Passed roll call # 59 yeas 38 nays 0 excused 0 not voting 0

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Campaign finance; campaign practices; telephonic communications; require disclosure stating who is paying for call and whether authorized by candidate. Amends 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.201 - 169.282) by adding sec. 48.
Latest Action: 03/04/2008 - Approved by governor 2/29/2008 @ 2:40 pm

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Businesses; nonprofit corporations; use of electronic communications; allow for nonprofit corporations. Amends secs. 106, 133, 141, 143, 151, 404, 405, 407, 413, 421, 441, 446, 451, 521, 525, 901, 1103 & 1144 of 1982 PA 162 (MCL 450.2106 et seq.) & adds sec. 406a.
Latest Action: 03/07/2007 - Passed roll call # 17 yeas 36 nays 0 excused 2 not voting 0

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Natural resources; hunting; access to voter registration applications for hunting, fishing, and fur harvester license applicants; provide for. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 43540e.
Latest Action: 03/19/2008 - Printed bill filed 03/19/2008

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Civil rights; open meetings; entities required to post special or irregular meeting notices; expand to include posting on website. Amends sec. 4 of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.264).
Latest Action: 03/18/2008 - Printed bill filed 03/14/2008

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Communications; telecommunications; sunset for the emergency 9-1-1 service enabling act; extend. Amends sec. 717 of 1986 PA 32 (MCL 484.1717).
Latest Action: 12/02/2008 - Reported favorably without amendment

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Business tax; other; exempt certain newspapers from annual surcharge imposed on businesses and allow newspapers same exclusion from gross receipts as advertising agencies; provide for. Amends secs. 111 & 281 of 2007 PA 36 (MCL 208.1111 & 208.1281).
Latest Action: 02/07/2008 - Printed bill filed 02/07/2008

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Traffic control; violations; use of cellular telephone while operating a vehicle by an individual in the graduated licensing program; prohibit, and establish penalties. Amends sec. 907 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.907) & adds sec. 602b.
Latest Action: 02/07/2008 - Printed bill filed 02/07/2008

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Communications; cable; access for subscriber to public, education, and government channels or lowest tier of service and without need for additional equipment; require. Amends sec. 4 of 2006 PA 480 (MCL 484.3304).
Latest Action: 02/07/2008 - Printed bill filed 02/07/2008

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Communications; telecommunications; eligibility date to opt into METRO funds; revise. Amends sec. 13 of 2002 PA 48 (MCL 484.3113).
Latest Action: 01/29/2008 - Printed bill filed 01/25/2008

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Communications; cable; access for subscriber to public, education, and government channels without need for additional equipment; require. Amends sec. 4 of 2006 PA 480 (MCL 484.3304).
Latest Action: 04/08/2008 - Presented to the governor 3/25/2007 @ 10:48 am

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Communications; telecommunications; sunset; eliminate. Amends title of 1991 PA 179 (MCL 484.2101 - 484.2604) & repeals sec. 604 of 1991 PA 179 (MCL 484.2604).
Latest Action: 01/16/2008 - Printed bill filed 01/10/2008

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Communications; cellular telephone; purchase, photo identification, and retention of certain purchase information; require. Amends 1991 PA 179 (MCL 484.2101 - 484.2604) by adding pt. J.
Latest Action: 05/20/2008 - Reported with recommendation with substitute h-1

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Traffic control; violations; penalties for operating a motor vehicle while sending or receiving a message on an electronic wireless device; provide for. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 602b.
Latest Action: 10/31/2007 - Introduced by representative kate ebli

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Health; research; database of clinical trial information; create. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 96A. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5390'07, HB 5391'07, HB 5392'07, HB 5394'07, HB 5395'07
Latest Action: 06/03/2008 - Rule suspended

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Communications; cellular telephone; individuals called into active duty; allow to cancel cellular telephone contract without penalties. Amends 1991 PA 179 (MCL 484.2101 - 484.2604) by adding sec. 304c.
Latest Action: 09/18/2007 - Printed bill filed 09/18/2007

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Communications; internet; Michigan broadband authority; eliminate. Repeals 2002 PA 49 (MCL 484.3201 - 484.3225).
Latest Action: 09/17/2007 - Printed bill filed 09/17/2007

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Education; other; student publications; prohibit school officials from censoring and provide for policies regarding. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1315.
Latest Action: 09/05/2007 - Printed bill filed 08/31/2007

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Crimes; other; knowing an individual needs emergency help; require to call 9-1-1. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 499.
Latest Action: 08/29/2007 - Printed bill filed 08/23/2007

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Crimes; criminal sexual conduct; access to commercial social networking websites by certain sex offenders; restrict. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 411u.
Latest Action: 08/29/2007 - Printed bill filed 08/23/2007

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Criminal procedure; sex offender registration; reporting requirements; expand to include a valid electronic mail address and user name. Amends sec. 7 of 1994 PA 295 (MCL 28.727).
Latest Action: 08/29/2007 - Printed bill filed 08/23/2007

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Criminal procedure; sex offender registration; registered sex offenders to provide certain information regarding their internet service; require. Amends sec. 7 of 1994 PA 295 (MCL 28.727).
Latest Action: 05/20/2008 - Reported with recommendation with substitute h-3

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Traffic control; violations; penalties for operating a motor vehicle while reading, manually writing, or sending a message on an electronic wireless device; provide for. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 602b.
Latest Action: 08/21/2007 - Printed bill filed 08/09/2007

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Law enforcement; communications; inclusion of radio frequency identification devices (RFID) or similar devices in state personal identification cards; prohibit. Amends 1972 PA 222 (MCL 28.291 - 28.300) by adding sec. 2a.
Latest Action: 07/25/2007 - Printed bill filed 07/25/2007

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Traffic control; driver license; inclusion of radio frequency identification devices (RFID) or similar devices in driver licenses or other licenses; prohibit. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 307c.
Latest Action: 02/20/2008 - Reported with recommendation without amendment(s)

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Communications; other; video service provider; clarify. Amends sec. 10 of 2006 PA 480 (MCL 484.3310).
Latest Action: 07/25/2007 - Printed bill filed 07/25/2007

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Communications; other; video service provider; clarify public, education, and government access fee. Amends sec. 6 of 2006 PA 480 (MCL 484.3306).
Latest Action: 05/20/2008 - Reported with recommendation with substitute h-3

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Traffic control; violations; use of mobile phones while operating a motor vehicle; prohibit. Amends sec. 320a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.320a) & adds sec. 602b.
Latest Action: 05/25/2007 - Printed bill filed 05/25/2007

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Communications; telecommunications; public safety charge; provide for. Amends 1986 PA 32 (MCL 484.1101 - 484.1717) by adding sec. 408a.
Latest Action: 05/09/2007 - Printed bill filed 05/09/2007

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Communications; telecommunications; amendments to the emergency telephone service enabling act; provide for. Amends sec. 102 of 1986 PA 32 (MCL 484.1102) & adds sec. 408a.
Latest Action: 05/09/2007 - Printed bill filed 05/09/2007

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Campaign finance; public disclosure; telephone or electronic campaigning; require message to include payer's identification and whether approved by candidate, and revise identifying statement for radio or television campaign ads. Amends sec. 47 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.247) & adds sec. 48.
Latest Action: 05/03/2007 - Printed bill filed 05/03/2007

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Campaign finance; statements and reports; electronic filing of campaign finance reports; require computer terminals and personal assistance to be available at secretary of state's offices. Amends sec. 18 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.218).