Doug  Bennett
Contact Information
N1196 House Office Building P.O. Box 30014 Lansing, MI 48909-7514

dougbennett@house.mi.gov
Phone #: 517-373-2646

http://house.mi.gov/dbennett

Counties: Muskegon
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HB5806Appropriations; environmental quality; department of environmental quality; provide for fiscal ye...02/27/2008Printed bill filed 02/27/2008
HB5709Appropriations; zero budget; department of environmental quality; provide for fiscal year 2008-20...02/13/2008Printed bill filed 02/13/2008
HB5450Environmental protection; other; environmental fees; provide for. Amends secs. 301, 3101, 3104, 3...11/13/2007Printed bill filed 11/09/2007
HB5451Environmental protection; other; land division act; modify certain fees. Amends secs. 102, 117 & ...11/13/2007Printed bill filed 11/09/2007
HB5452Environmental protection; other; condominium act; modify certain fees. Amends sec. 71a of 1978 PA...11/13/2007Printed bill filed 11/09/2007
HB4358Appropriations; environmental quality; department of environmental quality; provide for fiscal ye...11/06/2007Approved by the governor with line item(s) vetoed 10/31/2007 @ 4:40 pm
HB5242Environmental protection; permits; sunset date on certain fee collections; extend. Amends secs. 3...10/01/2007Approved by the governor 9/30/2007 @ 2:16 am
HB5227Appropriations; zero budget; department of environmental quality; provide for fiscal year. Create...09/15/2007Introduced by representative doug bennett
HB4721Environmental protection; water pollution; baseline environmental assessment fee; extend sunset. ...06/05/2007Approved by the governor 5/29/2007 @ 4:20 pm
HB4385Taxation; other; penalties; modify. Amends secs. 3, 4, 19 & 24 of 1941 PA 122 (MCL 205.3 et seq.).04/19/2007Referred to committee on finance
HB4582Counties; other; copy fee for materials issued by local register of deeds; increase. Amends sec. ...04/12/2007Printed bill filed 04/06/2007


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HB4625Civil rights; employment discrimination; equal compensation for comparable work; require. Amends ...04/23/2008Referred to committee on commerce and tourism
HB4626Crimes; other; provision regarding wage discrimination based on sex; modify. Amends sec. 556 of 1...04/23/2008Referred to committee on commerce and tourism
HB5322Education; students; certain information concerning human papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV immunizati...04/22/2008Reported favorably without amendment
HB5963State; interstate compacts and agreements; interstate compact on educational opportunity for mili...04/22/2008Referred to committee on senior citizens and veterans affairs
HB5968Appropriations; supplemental; natural resources trust fund; provide appropriations for. Creates a...04/15/2008Printed bill filed 04/11/2008
HB5982Crimes; trespassing; penalty for refusing to leave land or premises of another; establish as a ci...04/15/2008Printed bill filed 04/11/2008
HB5780State financing and management; funds; strategic fund; modify eligibility requirements.. Amends s...04/09/2008Read a second time
HB5781Economic development; brownfield redevelopment authority; eligibility requirements; modify. Amend...04/09/2008Read a second time
HB5782State financing and management; purchasing; hiring requirement; modify. Amends sec. 241a of 1984 ...04/09/2008Read a second time
HB5783Labor; fair employment practices; requirement for prevailing wage compliance and for legal worker...04/09/2008Read a second time
HB5784State financing and management; purchasing; reporting requirements; provide for. Amends 1984 PA 4...04/09/2008Read a second time
HB5785Economic development; renaissance zones; eligibility requirements; modify. Amends secs. 15 & 16 o...04/09/2008Read a second time
HB5786Economic development; Michigan economic growth authority; eligibility requirements; modify. Amend...04/09/2008Read a second time
HB5787Business tax; other; historic preservation tax credit preferences and penalties under certain cir...04/09/2008Read a second time
HB5788Economic development; obsolete property and rehabilitation; obsolete property rehabilitation act;...04/09/2008Read a second time
HB5789Economic development; other; industrial development revenue bond act; modify eligibility requirem...04/09/2008Read a second time
HB5790Economic development; plant rehabilitation; eligibility requirements; modify. Amends sec. 4 of 19...04/09/2008Read a second time
HB5791Economic development; other; transportation economic development fund; modify eligibility require...04/09/2008Read a second time
HB4830Watercraft; traffic control; cessation of operation requirement for operation of a personal water...04/08/2008Notice given to discharge committee
HB5443Housing; housing development authority; waiver for bonds issued to refinance single family homes;...04/08/2008Approved by the governor 4/2/2008 @ 11:43 am
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
HB4220Public employees and officers; ethics; school board member volunteer service in school district; ...03/13/2008Approved by the governor 3/12/2008 @ 12:55 pm
HB4481Children; foster care; foster care independence act that provides services for certain youth in f...03/13/2008Reported favorably without amendment
HB5535Traffic control; other; enhanced driver license and enhanced official state personal identificati...03/13/2008Approved by the governor 3/13/2008 @ 9:25 am
HB5536Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guideline for crime of fraudulent certifica...03/13/2008Approved by the governor 3/13/2008 @ 9:28 am
HB5882Property tax; other; separate disclosure statement stating the anticipated amount of taxes follow...03/13/2008Printed bill filed 03/13/2008
HR0299A resolution to urge universities and K-12 schools to warn children and young adults about the da...03/13/2008Motion to discharge committee approved
HB5730Financial institutions; savings banks; written disclosure of joint account policy; require. Amend...03/11/2008Reported with recommendation with substitute h-1
HB5731Financial institutions; credit unions; written disclosure of joint account policy; require. Amend...03/11/2008Reported with recommendation with substitute h-1
HB5732Financial institutions; banks; written disclosure of joint account policy; require. Amends 1999 P...03/11/2008Reported with recommendation with substitute h-1
HB5733Financial institutions; savings and loan associations; written disclosure of joint account policy...03/11/2008Reported with recommendation with substitute h-1
HJRRRCourts; judges; supreme court justices; clarify circumstances requiring disqualification. Amends ...03/05/2008Printed joint resolution filed 03/05/2008
HB5829Corrections; parole; eligibility for parole for certain prisoners; revise. Amends sec. 34 of 1953...03/05/2008Reported with recommendation with substitute h-1
HB5830Criminal procedure; probation; persons sentenced to lifetime probation for certain drug crimes; c...03/05/2008Reported with recommendation without amendment(s)
HB5831Criminal procedure; probation; certain provisions regarding lifetime probationers; clarify. Amend...03/05/2008Reported with recommendation without amendment(s)
HR0296A resolution to memorialize the Congress and the President of the United States to enact the Brea...03/05/2008Introduced by representative george cushingberry
HB4886Education; curricula; certain content requirements concerning African history curriculum in eleme...02/28/2008Read a second time
HB4902Education; curricula; certain content requirements concerning African history; provide for public...02/28/2008Read a second time
HB4774Elections; registration; elector registering to vote in person; expand to include at any county, ...02/27/2008Referred to committee on campaign and election oversight
HB5739Elections; voters; identification requirement for voters who register by mail; allow individuals ...02/27/2008Referred to committee on campaign and election oversight
HB4773Torts; other; false claims act; enact. Creates new act.02/20/2008Referred to committee on judiciary
HB5759Occupations; chiropractors; scope of practice for chiropractors; revise. Amends sec. 16401 of 197...02/20/2008Printed bill filed 02/20/2008
HB5766Transportation; railroads; certain railroad signage; provide for. Amends 1993 PA 354 (MCL 462.101...02/20/2008Printed bill filed 02/20/2008
HB4894Property; trespass; placing purple paint marks designating a no trespassing area on the property ...02/19/2008Referred to committee on natural resources and environmental affairs
HB4627Labor; fair employment practices; commission on pay equity; establish. Amends sec. 202 of 1976 PA...02/14/2008Referred to committee on commerce and tourism
HB5189Recreation; outdoor activities; waiver of state recreational fees; require for certain veterans. ...02/14/2008Referred to committee on senior citizens and veterans affairs
HB5726Occupations; health care professions; mandatory reporting requirements of suspected abuses and ne...02/14/2008Printed bill filed 02/14/2008
HB5728Human services; other; reporting requirements for financial professionals and employees of financ...02/14/2008Printed bill filed 02/14/2008
HB5729Probate; powers of attorney; written acknowledgment of responsibilities by agent appointed under ...02/14/2008Printed bill filed 02/14/2008
HB5667Communications; cable; access for subscriber to public, education, and government channels withou...01/29/2008Printed bill filed 01/25/2008
HB5654Traffic control; violations; aggressive driving; prohibit, and provide penalties and sanctions. A...01/23/2008Printed bill filed 01/23/2007
HB4854Retirement; investments; state funds in any Sudanese business or interest; require treasurer to d...01/17/2008Discharge committee approved
HB4903Retirement; investments; investing assets in a corporation doing business with certain countries;...01/17/2008Discharge committee approved
HCR0063A concurrent resolution to express support for the findings of the National Labor Relations Board...01/09/2008House concurrence received
HB5125Business tax; other; renaissance zone credit; allow insurance companies and financial institution...12/31/2007Approved by the governor 12/27/2007 @ 9:23 am 2007 addenda
HB5126Business tax; other; historic preservation credit; allow insurance companies to claim. Amends sec...12/31/2007Approved by the governor 12/27/2007 @ 9:25 am 2007 addenda
HB5578Insurance; health; coverage for prostate cancer screening; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 5...12/27/2007Printed bill filed 12/14/2007
HB5375Property tax; state education tax; Michigan promise zones; establish and provide funding through ...12/13/2007Read a second time
HB4044Torts; product liability; immunity from liability for drugs that have been approved by federal fo...12/12/2007Discharge committee postponed
HR0241A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to exercise its oversight responsibilities...12/12/2007Introduced by representative paul opsommer
HB4343Natural resources; Great Lakes; Great Lakes-St. Lawrence river basin water resources compact; rat...12/05/2007Reported with recommendation with substitute h-3
HCR0030A concurrent resolution approving the conveyance of property to the State Building Authority and ...12/01/2007Adopted by senate - referred to the clerk for record
HB4050Trade; consumer goods and services; gift certificates and gift cards; regulate and require disclo...11/29/2007Referred to committee on commerce and tourism
HB4317Trade; consumer goods and services; issuance of gift certificates and gift cards; prohibit expira...11/29/2007Referred to committee on commerce and tourism
HB4680Trade; consumer goods and services; gift certificates; prohibit fees and expiration dates. Amends...11/29/2007Referred to committee on commerce and tourism
HB5353Elections; primary; presidential primary process; revise, and cancel 2008 presidential primary el...11/26/2007Notice given to discharge committee
HB4557Income tax; checkoff; military family relief fund; extend sunset. Amends sec. 438 of 1967 PA 281 ...11/20/2007Referred to committee on senior citizens and veterans affairs
HB5454Insurance; health; general amendments to the public employees health benefit act; provide for. Am...11/13/2007Printed bill filed 11/09/2007
HB5366Occupations; cosmetologists; eligibility for licensure; allow for certain individuals convicted o...10/26/2007Printed bill filed 10/26/2007
HB5282Insurance; health; individual health benefit plans; regulate. Amends secs. 2213b, 3406f, 3503, 35...10/25/2007Referred to committee on health policy
HB5283Insurance; health care corporations; nongroup coverage; require to comply with insurance code and...10/25/2007Referred to committee on health policy
HB5284Insurance; health care corporations; health care corporations owning certain subsidiaries; permit...10/25/2007Referred to committee on health policy
HB5352Occupations; junk and secondhand dealers; requirement for antique shops to post warning of certai...10/25/2007Printed bill filed 10/25/2007
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
HB4749Vehicles; motorcycles; requirement of wearing crash helmets; increase penalty, create exception, ...10/23/2007Returned from senate with substitute s-1 with full title
HB5036Fire; other; fees for fire inspection services; allow. Amends sec. 2c of 1941 PA 207 (MCL 29.2c).10/23/2007Substitute h-2 adopted
HB5323Education; special; restoration of authority over special education rules with the state board of...10/18/2007Printed bill filed 10/18/2007
HB4819Law enforcement; reports; senior medical alert program; provide for. Creates new act.10/16/2007Referred to committee on senior citizens and veterans affairs
HR0201A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to override the President's veto of the St...10/11/2007Reported with recommendation without amendment(s)
HB4443State financing and management; funds; employers who receive state funds; prohibit if employer en...10/09/2007Reported with recommendation for referral to committee on labor
HJRAALegislature; other; requirement for budget approvals by July 1; provide for. Amends sec. 31, art....09/28/2007Printed joint resolution filed 09/28/2007
HR0175A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to reestablish medical care for certain ve...09/25/2007Adopted
HB5250Insurance; essential; essentials insurance act; enact. Amends sec. 2111 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2...09/20/2007Printed bill filed 09/20/2007
HB4389Taxation; tobacco; tobacco products tax; increase. Amends secs. 7 & 12 of 1993 PA 327 (MCL 205.42...09/18/2007Notice given to discharge committee
HB4517Consumer protection; privacy; social security numbers in documents submitted to register of deeds...09/06/2007Approved by the governor 9/5/2007 @ 12:20 pm
HB4519Consumer protection; privacy; social security numbers in affidavits submitted to register of deed...09/06/2007Approved by the governor 9/5/2007 @ 12:25 pm
HB5054Crime victims; other; sexual assault victims' forensic medical intervention and treatment act; cr...09/06/2007Placed on third reading
HB5055Criminal procedure; other; minimum state costs assessed in certain criminal cases; increase, and ...09/06/2007Read a second time
HB5057Law enforcement; other; distribution of certain justice system funds to pay for certain costs ass...09/06/2007Read a second time
HCR0040A concurrent resolution to oppose the proposed increase in materials discharged into Lake Michiga...09/06/2007Rules suspended
HR0172A resolution to urge the Congress of the United States and the United States Environmental Protec...09/05/2007Adopted
HR0178A resolution to urge the United States Conference of Mayors to revisit and update their study of ...09/05/2007Introduced by representative coleman young
HB5147Trade; vending machines; reverse vending machines; regulate. Creates new act.08/30/2007Printed bill filed 08/30/2007
HB5148Trade; labeling; labeling of beverage containers; require scannable bar codes or universal produc...08/30/2007Printed bill filed 08/30/2007
HB5131Criminal procedure; sex offender registration; registered sex offenders to provide certain inform...08/29/2007Printed bill filed 08/23/2007
HB4745Labor; other; leave time for immediate family member killed in active duty; provide for. Amends t...08/22/2007Referred to committee on commerce and tourism
HB4471Natural resources; wildlife; double-crested cormorant; define terms for control program. Amends s...08/08/2007Approved by the governor 8/2/2007 @ 8:42 am
HB5074Higher education; housing; smoking in college dormitories; prohibit. Amends secs. 12601 & 12611 o...08/08/2007Printed bill filed 08/02/2007
HCR0039A concurrent resolution to concur in a tribal-state gaming compact between the Match-E-Be-Nash-Sh...08/08/2007Adopted
HB4447Elections; registration; resident address on driver license or personal identification card diffe...08/01/2007Referred to committee on campaign and election oversight
HB4448Traffic control; driver license; resident address on driver license different than resident addre...08/01/2007Referred to committee on campaign and election oversight
HB4533Labor; collective bargaining; contracts with third parties for noninstructional support services;...08/01/2007Referred to committee on education
HCR0027A concurrent resolution to revise the total project cost of the Technical and Industrial Building...07/18/2007Adopted
HB4177Insurance; no-fault; premium increases or reinstatement fees for certain military personnel calle...07/17/2007Approved by the governor 7/10/2007 @ 7:52 am
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
HB4372Property tax; exemptions; commercial and industrial personal property; exempt from certain taxes....07/17/2007Approved by the governor 7/12/2007 @ 2:42 pm
HB5000Food; service establishments; certain outdoor cafés; allow dogs. Amends sec. 6101 of 2000 PA 92 ...07/10/2007Printed bill filed 06/29/2007
HB5001Torts; immunity; "Good Samaritan" law; expand to include certified lifeguards. Amends 1963 PA 17 ...07/10/2007Printed bill filed 06/29/2007
HJRTLegislature; apportionment; constitutional amendment creating the independent redistricting commi...06/26/2007Printed joint resolution filed 06/22/2007
HB4737Human services; children's services; requirement for parental disclosure of relatives when placin...06/21/2007Referred to committee on families and human services
HB4931Courts; juries; lists of persons available for creating juror pools; expand. Amends sec. 1304 of ...06/20/2007Printed bill filed 06/20/2007
HB4932Courts; juries; names and addresses of persons receiving unemployment benefits; allow to be discl...06/20/2007Printed bill filed 06/20/2007
HB4933Courts; juries; names of persons receiving public assistance; allow to be disclosed to jury board...06/20/2007Printed bill filed 06/20/2007
HB4934Courts; juries; names and addresses of taxpayers; allow to be disclosed to jury boards for select...06/20/2007Printed bill filed 06/20/2007
HB4950Economic development; renaissance zones; alternative energy renaissance zones; expand to include ...06/20/2007Printed bill filed 06/20/2007
HB4735Human services; children's services; procedure for placement of children in a foster home; expand...06/19/2007Referred to committee on families and human services
HB4597Natural resources; hunting; promotion of; provide for on department of natural resources controll...06/14/2007Reported favorably without amendment
HB4904State financing and management; funds; investing assets in a corporation doing business with cert...06/13/2007Printed bill filed 06/13/2007
HB4892Trade; consumer goods and services; altering imitation firearms and certain uses of imitation fir...06/12/2007Printed bill filed 06/08/2007
HR0130A resolution to urge Michigan's public universities to adopt policies to prohibit investment in n...06/12/2007Introduced by representative coleman young
HB4515Consumer protection; privacy; social security numbers in documents submitted to register of deeds...05/30/2007Referred to committee on local, urban and state affairs
HB4516Consumer protection; privacy; social security numbers in documents submitted to register of deeds...05/30/2007Referred to committee on local, urban and state affairs
HB4518Consumer protection; privacy; social security numbers in judgments submitted to register of deeds...05/30/2007Referred to committee on local, urban and state affairs
HB4520Consumer protection; privacy; social security numbers in recorded documents made available for in...05/30/2007Referred to committee on local, urban and state affairs
HB4832Property; conveyances; conveyance of certain state owned property in Gogebic county; provide for....05/25/2007Printed bill filed 05/25/2007
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
HB4143Watercraft; violations; certain marine safety misdemeanor violations; designate as state civil in...05/15/2007Approved by the governor 5/10/2007 @ 9:47 am
HB4746Single business tax; credit; credit for ethanol plants for implementing innovative technologies; ...05/15/2007Printed bill filed 05/11/2007
HR0103A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to establish a...05/10/2007Introduced by representative kate ebli
HB4367Single business tax; replacement; Michigan business tax act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WI...05/08/2007Referred to committee on finance
HB4628Campaign finance; other; campaign finance law modifications; provide for. Amends secs. 4, 15, 16,...05/08/2007Referred to committee on campaign and election oversight
HR0080A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to adopt and submit to the states f...05/01/2007Introduced by representative rebekah warren
HCR0021A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to adopt and submit to t...05/01/2007Introduced by representative rebekah warren
HB4667Environmental protection; water pollution; animal feeding operations; provide for a moratorium on...04/26/2007Printed bill filed 04/26/2007
HB4631Use tax; exemptions; property of Michigan residents entitled to duty free status under federal la...04/25/2007Printed bill filed 04/25/2007
HR0079A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact the Prevention First Act t...04/25/2007Introduced by representative rebekah warren
HB4616Health; research; prohibition on embryonic research and human cloning; clarify. Amends sec. 2685 ...04/24/2007Printed bill filed 04/20/2007
HB4617Crimes; penalties; penalty for human cloning; increase. Amends sec. 430a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750....04/24/2007Printed bill filed 04/20/2007
HB4618Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of human cloning; revi...04/24/2007Printed bill filed 04/20/2007
HB4221Environmental protection; landfills; solid waste; establish disposal charge. Amends 1994 PA 451 (...04/19/2007Referred to committee on natural resources and environmental affairs
HR0070A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to remove the therapy services cap ...04/19/2007Introduced by representative terry brown
HR0056A resolution to express opposition to Norfolk Southern Corporation's proposed sale of its rail li...04/17/2007Motion to discharge committee approved
HB4572Liquor; licenses; population requirement allowing tavern licenses for certain publicly owned golf...04/12/2007Printed bill filed 04/06/2007
HB4373Sales tax; collections; sales tax on difference between trade-in and purchase price for privately...04/05/2007Reported with recommendation with substitute h-1
HB4462Law enforcement; reports; law enforcement officers to indicate race of person being issued a traf...03/29/2007Reported with recommendation for referral to committee on judiciary
HB4162Education; discipline; policy prohibiting harassment and bullying at school; require. Amends 1976...03/28/2007Read a second time
HB4521Family law; marriage and divorce; certain inclusion of personal information in judgment; prohibit...03/27/2007Printed bill filed 03/23/2007
HB4522Family law; paternity; inclusion of personal information in order of filiation; prohibit unless r...03/27/2007Printed bill filed 03/23/2007
HB4523Family law; child support; inclusion of personal information in an order under the family support...03/27/2007Printed bill filed 03/23/2007
HB4480State financing and management; purchasing; procurement of goods and services from vendors; clari...03/21/2007Printed bill filed 03/21/2007
HB4167Crimes; weapons; penalties for intentionally discharging a firearm from vehicle; increase under c...03/15/2007Read a third time
HB4452Labor; hours and wages; minimum wage for tipped employees; increase and index. Amends sec. 7a of ...03/14/2007Printed bill filed 03/14/2007
HB4420Courts; district court; twentieth and twenty-first districts; combine. Amends sec. 8121 of 1961 P...03/08/2007Printed bill filed 03/08/2007
HB4339Health facilities; hospitals; development of an acuity system and staffing plan for nurses; requi...03/01/2007Printed bill filed 03/01/2007
HB4314Trade; labeling; labeling requirement for water bottled using water from the Great Lakes basin or...02/27/2007Printed bill filed 02/23/2007
HB4046Consumer protection; unfair trade practices; liability for inaccurate representations concerning ...02/22/2007Read a second time
HB4193Corrections; prisoners; commutation hearings and procedures; expedite for prisoners who are termi...02/06/2007Printed bill filed 02/02/2007
HB4194Food; restaurants; disclosure of foods containing trans fats; require restaurants to post. Amends...02/06/2007Printed bill filed 02/02/2007
HB4195Food; restaurants; prohibition regarding the preparation or use of trans fats in food products; p...02/06/2007Printed bill filed 02/02/2007
HB4196Food; restaurants; prohibition regarding the use or preparation by restaurants of food containing...02/06/2007Printed bill filed 02/02/2007
HB4197State financing and management; purchasing; purchasing preference to contractors that provide foo...02/06/2007Printed bill filed 02/02/2007
HB4161Campaign finance; contributions and expenditures; public employee payroll deductions for donation...01/31/2007Printed bill filed 01/31/2007
HB4175Traffic control; driver license; examination required to obtain a driver license; allow waiver fo...01/31/2007Printed bill filed 01/31/2007
HB4134Elections; absent voters; absent voter ballot; issue upon voter's request without requiring justi...01/30/2007Printed bill filed 01/26/2007