Bruce  Caswell
Contact Information
N0992 House Office Building P.O. Box 30014 Lansing, MI 48909-7514

brucecaswell@house.mi.gov
Phone #: 517-373-1794

http://house.mi.gov/bcaswell

Counties: Branch Hillsdale
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HB6481Trade; antitrust; gasoline without ethanol for use in watercraft; require that certain wholesaler...09/23/2008Printed bill filed 09/19/2008
HB4233Records; other; certain certified records; clarify who is authorized to request and receive. Amen...03/20/2008Referred to committee on oversight and investigations
HB5742Health; code; uniform credentialing application; create. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.2...02/19/2008Printed bill filed 02/15/2007
HR0254A resolution to urge the United States President, Congress, and Environmental Protection Agency t...01/23/2008Introduced by representative bruce caswell
HB5470Higher education; private; eligible counties in which certain ecclesiastical corporations may ope...12/01/2007Printed bill filed 11/29/2007
HB5471Probate; wills and estates; estate administration fee; allow deduction for amount of mortgage on ...12/01/2007Printed bill filed 11/29/2007
HB5472Health; occupations; provision relating to examination requirements for the licensing of emergenc...12/01/2007Printed bill filed 11/29/2007
HB5473Gaming; millionaire parties; limitation on number of licenses issued to an organization per year;...12/01/2007Printed bill filed 11/29/2007
HB5474Health; pharmaceuticals; provision regarding dispensing a prescription for a controlled substance...12/01/2007Printed bill filed 11/29/2007
HB5053Property tax; payment and collection; procedure for removing unpaid and uncollectible delinquent ...07/25/2007Printed bill filed 07/25/2007
HB4888Vehicles; registration plates; specialty plates for spouses of veterans; include. Amends sec. 803...06/12/2007Printed bill filed 06/08/2007
HB4889Vehicles; registration plates; vehicles eligible for special organization registration plates; in...06/12/2007Printed bill filed 06/08/2007
HB4890Public employees and officers; state; office of state poet laureate; create. Creates new act.06/12/2007Printed bill filed 06/08/2007
HB4686Property tax; other; department of labor and economic growth to prepare and give examinations for...05/02/2007Printed bill filed 05/02/2007
HB4687Vehicles; registration; reduced registration fee for transporting agricultural commodities to a p...05/02/2007Printed bill filed 05/02/2007
HR0083A resolution to express support for the Republic of China on Taiwan's participation in the World ...05/01/2007Introduced by representative bruce caswell
HB4264Property tax; other; nonresident protest to board of review by letter; allow. Amends sec. 30 of 1...02/14/2007Printed bill filed 02/14/2007
HB4267Civil procedure; costs and fees; attorney contingency fees based on a sliding scale; provide for....02/14/2007Printed bill filed 02/14/2007
HB4231Elections; registration; delivery of voter identification card to a post office box; allow. Amend...02/08/2007Printed bill filed 02/08/2007
HB4232Retirement; public school employees; definition of eligible employees; expand to include administ...02/08/2007Printed bill filed 02/08/2007
HB4127Retirement; legislative; legislative retirement system; revise age requirement to draw benefits, ...01/30/2007Printed bill filed 01/26/2007
HB4006Traffic control; other; driver responsibility fees; eliminate. Amends sec. 732a of 1949 PA 300 (M...01/23/2007Printed bill filed 01/23/2007
HB4007Property tax; payment and collection; deferred payment program for new businesses; provide for up...01/23/2007Printed bill filed 01/23/2007
HB4008School aid; other; pupil instruction time; revise. Amends sec. 101 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1701).01/23/2007Printed bill filed 01/23/2007
HB4009Use tax; definitions; definition of premanufactured modular building unit; provide for and clarif...01/23/2007Printed bill filed 01/23/2007
HB4010Property tax; appeals; alternative start dates for board of review; provide for. Amends sec. 53b ...01/23/2007Printed bill filed 01/23/2007
HB4011Businesses; franchises; fuel providers that do not offer alternative fuels to franchised retail g...01/23/2007Printed bill filed 01/23/2007
HB4012Education; employees; certain health insurance options; require school districts to offer. Amends...01/23/2007Printed bill filed 01/23/2007
HB4013Health facilities; other; department of community health to develop and adopt clinical process gu...01/23/2007Printed bill filed 01/23/2007


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HB5331Natural resources; hunting; participation license for bear and bobcat hunting; eliminate. Amends ...09/25/2008Read a second time
HB6269Occupations; health care professions; waiver for professional license renewal for active military...09/25/2008Read a second time
HB6455Traffic control; driver license; driver responsibility law; allow to reinstate driving privileges...09/25/2008Reported with recommendation with substitute h-1
HB6470Natural resources; hunting; issuance of crossbow permits to individuals with temporary disabiliti...09/23/2008Printed bill filed 09/19/2008
HB6480Business tax; other; amnesty for the first year's estimated tax payments under the new Michigan b...09/23/2008Printed bill filed 09/19/2008
HB5037Environmental protection; other; legal actions by department of environmental quality; require de...09/18/2008Motion to discharge committee postponed for day
HB5333Traffic control; civil infraction procedures; paperless insurance verification system; create, an...09/18/2008Motion to discharge committee approved
HB5754Law enforcement; other; possession and operation of electrical devices designed to temporarily in...09/18/2008Reported with recommendation for referral to committee on tourism, outdoor recreation and natural...
HB5755Weapons; licensing; provisions governing concealed pistol licensee's right to carry electro-muscu...09/18/2008Reported with recommendation for referral to committee on tourism, outdoor recreation and natural...
HB5756Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; guidelines for carrying concealed pistol in prohibited...09/18/2008Reported with recommendation for referral to committee on tourism, outdoor recreation and natural...
HB6423Traffic control; driver license; designation of veteran status on driver license; provide for. Am...09/11/2008Printed bill filed 09/11/2008
HJRNNFamily law; parental rights; rights of parents and legal guardians to direct upbringing of childr...09/09/2008Motion to discharge committee postponed for day
HB6349Economic development; renaissance zones; oil refinery renaissance zone; create. Amends secs. 3 & ...08/13/2008Printed bill filed 07/24/2008
HB6350Economic development; Michigan economic growth authority; eligibility for credits; expand to incl...08/13/2008Printed bill filed 07/24/2008
HB6355Economic development; renaissance zones; renaissance zones for certain medical research facilitie...08/13/2008Printed bill filed 07/24/2008
HB6356Income tax; credit; tax credit for certain companies engaged in research of induced pluripotent s...08/13/2008Printed bill filed 07/24/2008
HB6357Business tax; other; additional credit for research on induced pluripotent stem cells; provide fo...08/13/2008Printed bill filed 07/24/2008
HB6358Property tax; exemptions; real and personal property used primarily for certain stem cell researc...08/13/2008Printed bill filed 07/24/2008
HR0410A resolution to memorialize Congress to enact the Broadcaster Freedom Act.08/13/2008Introduced by representative goeff hansen
HB4453Crimes; domestic violence; GPS monitoring of defendants charged with domestic violence crimes and...07/16/2008Presented to the governor 7/2/2008 @ 9:24 am
HB4490Weapons; licensing; requirement for post-purchase pistol safety inspection; eliminate. Amends sec...07/16/2008Presented to the governor 7/3/2008 @ 11:40 am
HB4491Crimes; weapons; crime of failing to have pistol safety inspected after purchase; repeal, and eli...07/16/2008Presented to the governor 7/7/2008 @ 3:46 pm
HB6302Businesses; nonprofit corporations; Masonic associations; exempt personal property used for Mason...07/16/2008Printed bill filed 06/30/2008
HB6303Businesses; nonprofit corporations; Masonic associations; exempt real property used for Masonic p...07/16/2008Printed bill filed 06/30/2008
HR0402A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to lift the ban on new off-shore oi...06/26/2008Introduced by representative kim meltzer
HR0391A resolution to urge the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to allow its law enforcem...06/11/2008Introduced by representative rick jones
HB4557Income tax; checkoff; military family relief fund; incorporate into the contributions schedule in...06/03/2008Approved by the governor 5/28/2008 @ 12:06 pm
HB5174Consumer protection; leases; termination of motor vehicle leases by certain active duty military ...06/03/2008Approved by the governor 5/28/2008 @ 12:15 pm
HB5509Trade; other; farm produce insurance act; provide for technical amendments. Amends secs. 3, 13 & ...06/03/2008Approved by the governor 5/28/2008 @ 12:00 pm
HB5585Food; milk; manufacturing of milk; revise. Amends secs. 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 70, 90, 110, ...06/03/2008Approved by the governor 5/28/2008 @ 12:45 pm
HCR0085A concurrent resolution to urge the state's law enforcement agencies to consider the distribution...05/22/2008Introduced by representative tom casperson
HB4666Higher education; financial aid; North American Indian tuition waiver; repeal. Repeals 1976 PA 17...05/20/2008Motion to discharge committee postponed for day
HB6089Income tax; other; foster care trust fund act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6090'0805/13/2008Printed bill filed 05/09/2008
HB6090Income tax; checkoff; foster care trust fund; provide check-off option. Amends sec. 435 of 1967 P...05/13/2008Printed bill filed 05/09/2008
HR0359A resolution to urge the Michigan Capitol Committee to recommend that a room be set aside in the ...05/13/2008Introduced by representative brian palmer
HB4241Family law; marriage and divorce; entry of social security number on marriage license application...05/06/2008Motion to discharge committee postponed for day
HB5108Weapons; licensing; requirement of firearm training before issuance of concealed weapon permit; e...05/06/2008Referred to committee on judiciary
HB4613Health; abortion; partial-birth abortions; prohibit. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by ...05/01/2008Motion to discharge committee postponed for day
HB4651Health; abortion; additional abortion complication reporting; require. Amends sec. 2835 of 1978 P...05/01/2008Motion to discharge committee postponed for day
HB4656Health; abortion; intimidation and coercive abortion prevention screening process; provide for. A...05/01/2008Motion to discharge committee postponed for day
HB6004Legislature; legislators; health care benefits; require legislators to pay percentage of cost. Am...04/23/2008Printed bill filed 04/23/2008
HB5991Higher education; state universities; in-state tuition for illegal aliens; prohibit. Creates new ...04/17/2008Printed bill filed 04/17/2008
HB5989Income tax; rate; rate reduction; provide for. Amends sec. 51 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.51).04/16/2008Printed bill filed 04/16/2008
HR0323A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to balance the budget.04/10/2008Introduced by representative lorence wenke
HB5137State financing and management; purchasing; searchable database listing all state expenditures; c...04/09/2008Motion to discharge committee approved
HB5945Income tax; deductions; losses associated with the sale of a taxpayer's homestead; provide for. A...04/09/2008Printed bill filed 04/09/2008
HB5930Human services; services or financial assistance; voucher system; implement. Amends 1939 PA 280 (...04/08/2008Printed bill filed 03/21/2008
HB5727Probate; wills and estates; forfeiture and revocation of benefits for individuals who abused, neg...03/18/2008Referred to committee on senior citizens and veterans affairs
HB5384Energy; other; energy employment act; revise. Amends secs. 3, 5, 6, 9, 11, 21, 24, 31, 34, 36, 37...03/11/2008Approved by the governor 3/6/2008 @ 4:12 pm
HB4902Education; curricula; certain content requirements concerning African history; provide for public...02/28/2008Read a second time
HB5743Insurance; health; uniform, standard, electronic health care professional credentialing applicati...02/19/2008Printed bill filed 02/15/2007
HB5189Recreation; outdoor activities; waiver of state recreational fees; require for certain veterans. ...02/14/2008Referred to committee on senior citizens and veterans affairs
HB5724Education; other; school vision screening to include check for color blindness; require. Amends s...02/14/2008Printed bill filed 02/14/2008
HB5725Health; testing; school vision screening to include check for color blindness; require. Amends se...02/14/2008Printed bill filed 02/14/2008
HJROOCriminal procedure; bail; individual charged with a felony who has entered or remained in United ...02/13/2008Printed joint resolution filed 02/13/2008
HR0243A resolution to memorialize Congress to enact legislation to change the computation of state Fede...02/12/2008Substitute h-1 adopted
SCR0020A concurrent resolution to urge the Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Services to contin...01/31/2008Reported with recommendation without amendment(s)
HB5584Food; milk; grade A milk law; revise. Amends secs. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 20, 30, 31, 33a, 41, 44, 50,...01/30/2008Read a second time
HB4257Property tax; payment and collection; eligibility for deferral of delinquent property tax fees fo...01/29/2008Referred to committee on finance
HCR0068A concurrent resolution to express the intent of the legislature not to appropriate funds for the...01/29/2008Reassign to committee on oversight and investigations
HB4064Income tax; other; home heating credit fund; establish. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4061'0...01/24/2008Referred to committee on finance
HB4280Income tax; checkoff; home heating credit fund; provide for check-off option. Amends 1967 PA 281 ...01/24/2008Referred to committee on finance
HB5653Sales tax; exemptions; home heating fuels; exempt. Amends sec. 4n of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.54n).01/23/2008Printed bill filed 01/23/2007
HCR0067A concurrent resolution to express support for the nation of Israel and to urge the President and...01/22/2008Introduced by representative fulton sheen
SCR0021A concurrent resolution to urge state departments, public universities, public community colleges...01/22/2008Received in house
SCR0022A concurrent resolution to request the State Officers Compensation Commission to recommend a 5 pe...01/22/2008Returned from house with substitute h-5
HCR0057A concurrent resolution to encourage the federal government to remove the double-crested cormoran...01/17/2008Rules suspended
HB5590Education; calendar; designated public holidays in revised school code; allow individual school a...01/16/2008Printed bill filed 01/10/2008
HR0245A resolution to encourage cable operators to maintain public access channels at their existing, l...01/09/2008Introduced by representative steven bieda
HCR0064A concurrent resolution to encourage cable operators to maintain public access channels at their ...01/09/2008Introduced by representative steven bieda
HB5564Income tax; credit; cost of certain interim controls and lead abatement activities; provide for. ...12/27/2007Printed bill filed 12/14/2007
HR0237A resolution to memorialize the President and the Congress of the United States to promote and fu...12/06/2007Introduced by representative david law
HB5518Traffic control; driver license; document verification and license issuance standards for federal...12/05/2007Printed bill filed 12/05/2007
HB5519State; identification cards; minimum document requirements and issuance standards for federal rec...12/05/2007Printed bill filed 12/05/2007
HB5498Occupations; chiropractors; special volunteer license for retired physicians; expand to include c...12/01/2007Printed bill filed 11/29/2007
HCR0059A concurrent resolution to express support for the concept of preparing biennial state budgets.11/28/2007Introduced by representative john proos
HB5100Economic development; renaissance zones; renewable energy facility; include agricultural crops in...11/13/2007Reported favorably with substitute s-1
HB5440Higher education; financial aid; money from education savings account; prohibit use at public col...11/13/2007Printed bill filed 11/09/2007
HB5441Higher education; financial aid; nursing scholarship; prohibit use at a college or university tha...11/13/2007Printed bill filed 11/09/2007
HR0231A resolution to condemn the statements by Governor Bill Richardson that water should be diverted ...11/07/2007Introduced by representative kevin elsenheimer
HB5378State financing and management; funds; funds appropriated for state police headquarters complex; ...10/31/2007Printed bill filed 10/30/2007
HR0220A resolution to call upon the Governor and the appropriations committees of the House and Senate ...10/30/2007Introduced by representative kenneth horn
HR0129A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to provide funding to the United St...10/24/2007Re-referred to committee on tourism, outdoor recreation and natural resources
HR0214A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to extend the Title V abstinence education...10/18/2007Introduced by representative john stahl
HR0215A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to provide full funding for the Lif...10/18/2007Introduced by representative john stahl
HB4823Law enforcement; local police; benefits for surviving spouse and children from an emergency first...10/16/2007Re-referred to committee on intergovernmental, urban and regional affairs
HB4821Insurance; health; benefits for surviving spouse and children from a firefighter who dies in the ...10/11/2007Referred to committee on appropriations
HB4564Family law; child custody; joint custody; mandate in every custody dispute between parents except...10/10/2007Reported with recommendation for referral to committee on judiciary
HB5268Occupations; individual licensing and regulation; regulatory late fee and sanction waiver during ...09/28/2007Printed bill filed 09/28/2007
SCR0019A concurrent resolution to encourage the Civil Service Commission and the Department of Managemen...09/19/2007Received in house
HB4542State financing and management; other; committee on government efficiency; create. Amends 1986 PA...09/16/2007Notice given to discharge committee
HB5208Business tax; other; tax credit for hiring a graduate of a college or university located in Michi...09/14/2007Printed bill filed 09/13/2007
HB5054Crime victims; other; sexual assault victims' forensic medical intervention and treatment act; cr...09/06/2007Placed on third reading
HB5057Law enforcement; other; distribution of certain justice system funds to pay for certain costs ass...09/06/2007Read a second time
SCR0018A concurrent resolution to express support for Northwest Airlines' application to provide nonstop...09/05/2007Received in house
HR0177A resolution to express support for the application by Northwest Airlines to operate direct fligh...08/30/2007Introduced by representative richard leblanc
HR0162A resolution commemorating August 18, 2007, as Family Preservation Day in the state of Michigan.08/08/2007Introduced by representative glenn steil
HR0163A resolution to express opposition to the increased discharge of pollution into Lake Michigan fro...08/08/2007Introduced by representative john proos
HB5050Family law; friend of the court; bank accounts of self-employed child support payers; require pay...07/25/2007Printed bill filed 07/25/2007
HB5051Liens; construction; right of a subcontractor, laborer, or supplier to a construction lien on res...07/25/2007Printed bill filed 07/25/2007
HB4369Education; financing; exemption for certain personal property from certain school operating mills...07/17/2007Approved by the governor 7/12/2007 @ 2:35 pm
HB4370Property tax; state education tax; tax exemption for certain industrial personal property; exempt...07/17/2007Approved by the governor 7/12/2007 @ 2:37 pm
HB4371Economic development; plant rehabilitation; calculation of tax levied; revise. Amends secs. 14 & ...07/17/2007Approved by the governor 7/12/2007 @ 2:39 pm
HB5000Food; service establishments; certain outdoor cafés; allow dogs. Amends sec. 6101 of 2000 PA 9...07/10/2007Printed bill filed 06/29/2007
HB4974Traffic control; traffic regulation; truck weight limits; provide exceptions for transporting of ...06/26/2007Printed bill filed 06/22/2007
HR0121A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to encourage expansion of existing ...06/21/2007Adopted
HR0142A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to investigate issues regarding the high p...06/21/2007Introduced by representative rick jones
HB4928Transportation; funds; requirement for state subsidized transit agencies to supplement budget thr...06/20/2007Printed bill filed 06/20/2007
HB4597Natural resources; hunting; promotion of; provide for on department of natural resources controll...06/14/2007Reported favorably without amendment
HB4912Retirement; college employees; removal from school retirement system; provide for. Amends secs. 6...06/14/2007Printed bill filed 06/14/2007
HR0053A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to increase fu...06/14/2007Adopted
HR0065A resolution commemorating the week of July 15 - 21, 2007, as Agricultural Extension Agent Recogn...06/14/2007Adopted
HB4895Property tax; delinquent taxes; property tax foreclosure process; extend to 3 years. Amends secs....06/13/2007Printed bill filed 06/13/2007
HB4907Sales tax; exemptions; federal gasoline tax; exclude from gross proceeds. Amends sec. 1 of 1933 P...06/13/2007Printed bill filed 06/13/2007
HR0132A resolution to urge the Governor to implement a statewide recycling initiative.06/13/2007Introduced by representative david law
HB4881Traffic control; driver license; class 2 license; provide for. Amends secs. 51a, 303, 306, 307, 3...06/12/2007Printed bill filed 06/08/2007
HB4867School aid; other; administration to initiate proration under certain circumstances or automatic ...06/05/2007Printed bill filed 05/30/2007
HB4116Appropriations; supplemental; supplemental general fund appropriation for school aid; provide for...05/25/2007Notice given to discharge committee
HCR0026A concurrent resolution to request the State Officers Compensation Commission to recommend a 5 pe...05/24/2007Referred to committee on government operations and reform
HR0076A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to provide resources to address the...05/22/2007Adopted
SCR0005A concurrent resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to reauthorize the State Childr...05/16/2007Adopted
HB4143Watercraft; violations; certain marine safety misdemeanor violations; designate as state civil in...05/15/2007Approved by the governor 5/10/2007 @ 9:47 am
HJRLSales tax; rate; tax rate; revise and prohibit certain other taxes. Amends secs. 3, 7, 8, 10 & 11...05/09/2007Printed joint resolution filed 05/09/2007
HB4716Campaign finance; campaign practices; honorarium for state elective officials; prohibit. Amends s...05/09/2007Printed bill filed 05/09/2007
HB4717Campaign finance; public disclosure; telephone or electronic campaigning; require message to incl...05/09/2007Printed bill filed 05/09/2007
HB4718Campaign finance; statements and reports; independent expenditures by PACs within 45 days before ...05/09/2007Printed bill filed 05/09/2007
HB4719Campaign finance; statements and reports; late filing fees; increase. Amends secs. 15, 17, 24, 32...05/09/2007Printed bill filed 05/09/2007
HR0082A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to increase funding for research into the ...05/01/2007Introduced by representative kathy angerer
HR0066A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to enact a congressional pardon for border...04/17/2007Introduced by representative jacob hoogendyk
HB4574Environmental protection; water pollution; storm water permits; provide waiver for certain munici...04/12/2007Printed bill filed 04/06/2007
HB4543State financing and management; other; report by committee on government efficiency; require. Ame...04/05/2007Printed bill filed 03/30/2007
HB4544State financing and management; other; committee to review statutory mandates; establish. Amends ...04/05/2007Printed bill filed 03/30/2007
HB4545State financing and management; other; report on statutory mandates; provide for. Amends 1986 PA ...04/05/2007Printed bill filed 03/30/2007
HB4546Single business tax; replacement; Michigan commercial activity tax; create. Creates new act.04/05/2007Printed bill filed 03/30/2007
HB4547Income tax; other; military family relief fund; eliminate sunset date. Amends sec. 438 of 1967 PA...04/05/2007Printed bill filed 03/30/2007
HR0055A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact and the President of the U...03/27/2007Introduced by representative arlan meekhof
HJRHLegislature; legislators; part-time legislature; provide for. Amends secs. 12 & 13, art IV & adds...03/21/2007Printed joint resolution filed 03/21/2007
HR0040A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to invest in Head Start and quality...03/21/2007Adopted
HB4167Crimes; weapons; penalties for intentionally discharging a firearm from vehicle; increase under c...03/15/2007Read a third time
HB4406State; symbol; English; establish as the official state language. Creates new act.03/07/2007Printed bill filed 03/07/2007
HB4313Public employees and officers; ethics; lobbying by former legislators and executive branch office...03/06/2007Referred to committee on campaign and election oversight
HB4321Law enforcement; peace officers; motor carrier officers; allow to be trained and certified as law...02/28/2007Printed bill filed 02/28/2007
HB4333Campaign finance; public disclosure; disclosure of persons who make automated telephone calls rel...02/28/2007Printed bill filed 02/28/2007
HB4203Single business tax; credit; tax incentive for producers of corn-burning stoves or boilers; provi...02/08/2007Printed bill filed 02/08/2007
HB4187Public utilities; restructuring; oversight of proposed mergers, sales, or acquisitions of public ...02/06/2007Printed bill filed 02/02/2007
HB4153Military affairs; other; technical amendments; provide for in Michigan military act. Amends secs....01/31/2007Printed bill filed 01/31/2007
HB4138Taxation; farmland and open space; agricultural districts; provide for. Amends pt. heading of pt....01/30/2007Printed bill filed 01/26/2007