George Thomas M.
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320 Farnum Building

Phone #: (517) 373-0793
Fax #: (517) 373-5607


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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SB1535Business tax; other; cap on qualified film production credit; provide for. Amends sec. 455 of 200...10/02/2008Reported favorably with substitute s-1
SB1433Property tax; payment and collection; school delinquent taxes; require to conform to the state pr...09/25/2008Reported favorably without amendment
SB1366Health; pharmaceuticals; validity of certain schedule 2 prescriptions; extend to 90 days. Amends ...09/18/2008Reported by committee of the whole favorably with amendment(s)
SB1492Crimes; vehicle offenses; penalties for moving violation causing physical injury or death to a vu...09/16/2008Referred to committee on judiciary
SB1493Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of committing a moving...09/16/2008Referred to committee on judiciary
SB1494Vehicles; driver training; training component for drivers regarding safety for bicyclists on the ...09/16/2008Referred to committee on transportation
SB1432Property; other; fee for recording instruments; increase and earmark for the Michigan historic pr...06/27/2008Referred to committee on local, urban and state affairs
SB1362Legislature; other; capitol public improvement fund; create. Amends 1986 PA 268 (MCL 4.1101 - 4.1...06/03/2008Referred to committee on appropriations
SB1363Legislature; legislators; legislator's office account; transfer balance at end of fiscal year to ...06/03/2008Referred to committee on appropriations
SB1364Occupations; real estate; board of real estate appraisers; provide for additional membership for ...06/03/2008Referred to committee on economic development and regulatory reform
SB1365Children; child care; child care license; revoke for certain licensing, neglect, or child endange...06/03/2008Referred to committee on families and human services
SB0716Health; medical records; access to medical records including autopsy reports; clarify. Amends sec...05/13/2008Approved by governor 5/8/2008 @ 2:23 pm
SB1218Torts; immunity; medical personnel with immunity from tort liability for search and rescue and ta...03/18/2008Referred to committee on judiciary
SB1219Health; code; membership on the health profession subfield task force; expand. Amends sec. 17025 ...03/18/2008Referred to committee on health policy
SB0882Taxation; tobacco; certain definitions and penalties; modify. Amends secs. 2, 7 & 8 of 1993 PA 32...03/13/2008Passed roll call # 139 yeas 35 nays 0 excused 3 not voting 0
SB0915Probate; other; name change; require proof of citizenship and residency. Amends sec. 1, ch. XI of...03/12/2008Passed roll call # 120 yeas 37 nays 0 excused 1 not voting 0
SB0916Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; citation to section of probate code of 1939; revise to...03/12/2008Passed roll call # 121 yeas 37 nays 0 excused 1 not voting 0
SB0652Income tax; credit; deadline to qualify charitable donations for tax credit; extend. Amends secs....02/26/2008Amendment(s) defeated
SB1100Appropriations; zero budget; department of history, arts, and libraries; provide for fiscal year ...02/13/2008Referred to committee on appropriations
SB0937Land use; planning; reference to single business tax in the neighborhood assistance and participa...12/27/2007Presented to governor 12/18/2007 @ 2:18 pm
SB0988Courts; juries; discussion among jurors before trial concludes; allow under certain circumstances...12/11/2007Referred to committee on judiciary
SB0993Courts; juries; penalties for failure to appear or complete jury duty; provide for. Amends sec. 1...12/11/2007Referred to committee on judiciary
SB0994Courts; funding; filing fees; increase, and dedicate amount of increase to the juror compensation...12/11/2007Referred to committee on judiciary
SB0995Courts; juries; peremptory challenges when selecting jurors; eliminate. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 6...12/11/2007Referred to committee on judiciary
SB0996Civil procedure; costs and fees; separate filing fee for each defendant named in a lawsuit; requi...12/11/2007Referred to committee on judiciary
SB0902Environmental protection; solid waste; certain out-of-state waste; require to be processed at a m...11/08/2007Referred to committee on natural resources and environmental affairs
SB0231Appropriations; history, arts, and libraries; department of history, arts, and libraries; provide...11/06/2007Assigned pa 0117'07 with immediate effect
SB0278Insurance; health; Michigan helping ensure affordable and reliable treatment (MI-HEART) act; crea...10/09/2007Received on 10/04/2007
SB0001Human services; medical services; certain incentives for medicaid recipients; request a federal w...10/03/2007Presented to governor 10/1/2007 @ 2:07 am
SB0507Businesses; charitable organizations; charitable organizations and solicitations act; revise. Ame...05/16/2007Referred to committee on economic development and regulatory reform
SB0399Income tax; other; income taxes paid by nonresident entertainers and athletes; earmark, and appro...04/17/2007Referred to committee on appropriations
SB0110Health; smoking; smoke-free workplace; require. Amends sec. 12601 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.12601) ...01/30/2007Referred to committee on economic development and regulatory reform


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SB0338Natural resources; other; gift cards issued by department of natural resources; expand types of t...10/02/2008Presented to governor 9/29/2008 @ 10:17 am
SB1252Education; employees; transfer of background checks on substitute bus drivers; allow. Amends secs...09/24/2008Reported by committee of the whole favorably with amendment(s)
SB1518Businesses; charitable organizations; amount of money a charitable organization may solicit in a ...09/18/2008Referred to committee on economic development and regulatory reform
SB1519Business tax; other; MEGA and anchor company credits; make nonrefundable. Amends secs. 431, 431a,...09/18/2008Referred to committee on finance
SB1414Occupations; physicians; reporting requirements of individuals with certain medical conditions to...09/17/2008Passed roll call # 544 yeas 33 nays 3 excused 1 not voting 1
SB1415Traffic control; driver license; examination regarding existence of certain condition affecting a...09/17/2008Passed roll call # 545 yeas 34 nays 3 excused 1 not voting 0
SB0973Business tax; other; historic preservation tax credit revisions; provide for. Amends sec. 435 of ...09/16/2008Amendment(s) defeated
SB1479Income tax; checkoff; check-off option for state school aid fund; provide for. Amends sec. 435 of...09/16/2008Reported favorably without amendment
SB1480Income tax; other; Michigan higher education fund act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB...09/16/2008Reported favorably without amendment
SB1481Income tax; checkoff; check-off for the Michigan higher education fund; provide for. Amends sec. ...09/16/2008Reported favorably without amendment
SB1482Income tax; checkoff; check-off option for the general fund; provide for. Amends sec. 435 of 1967...09/16/2008Reported favorably without amendment
SB1500Torts; malpractice; recovery for negligence of an emergency room doctor; require showing of gross...09/16/2008Referred to committee on judiciary
SB1503State financing and management; funds; centers of creative artificial intelligence excellence pro...09/16/2008Referred to committee on commerce and tourism
SB0294Economic development; other; commercial rehabilitation districts; establish incentives. Amends se...09/10/2008Approved by governor 7/15/2008 @ 4:30 pm
SB0970Economic development; downtown development authorities; retail business incubators; allow to esta...09/10/2008Approved by governor 7/15/2008 @ 4:34 pm
SB0972Economic development; downtown development authorities; eligibility for certain low-interest loan...09/10/2008Assigned pa 0226'08 with immediate effect
SB0974Economic development; other; commercial redevelopment act; reauthorize for certain local governme...09/10/2008Approved by governor 7/15/2008 @ 4:38 pm
SB0978Natural resources; funding; Michigan natural resources trust fund; require consideration of fundi...09/10/2008Approved by governor 7/15/2008 @ 4:42 pm
SB1353Income tax; checkoff; history, arts, and libraries fund; provide for check-off option. Amends sec...09/09/2008Passed roll call # 529 yeas 37 nays 0 excused 1 not voting 0
SB0212Natural resources; Great Lakes; Great Lakes-St. Lawrence river basin water resources compact; rat...07/17/2008Presented to governor 6/30/2008 @ 3:46 pm
SB0388State; escheats; application of unclaimed property act to gift cards; clarify. Amends secs. 2, 15...07/17/2008Presented to governor 7/1/2008 @ 2:27 pm
SB0754Veterans; other; welcome home letters; require to include state-funded veterans service organizat...07/17/2008Presented to governor 7/1/2008 @ 2:29 pm
SB0858Water; conservation; water withdrawals; require certain community suppliers to conduct an evaluat...07/17/2008Presented to governor 6/30/2008 @ 3:52 pm
SB0859Water; conservation; water withdrawal violations; provide penalties and remedies. Amends sec. 327...07/17/2008Presented to governor 6/30/2008 @ 3:54 pm
SB0860Water; conservation; water withdrawal assessment tool; implement. Amends sec. 32728 of 1994 PA 45...07/17/2008Presented to governor 6/30/2008 @ 3:56 pm
SB0975Economic development; neighborhood enterprise zones; number of parcels in a neighborhood enterpri...07/17/2008Presented to governor 7/2/2008 @ 3:28 pm
SB1441State financing and management; purchasing; searchable database listing all state expenditures; c...07/17/2008Referred to committee on appropriations
SB0776Health; abortion; partial-birth abortions; prohibit. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by ...06/17/2008Presented to governor 6/12/2008 @ 2:58 pm
SB0971Economic development; renaissance zones; retail redevelopment renaissance zones; create. Amends s...06/12/2008Reported favorably with substitute s-3
SB0731Military affairs; other; requirement to provide certain returning reservists with post-traumatic ...06/03/2008Approved by governor 5/28/2008 @ 11:30 am
SB0747Education; attendance; student's absence due to parent's being deployed or return from active dut...06/03/2008Approved by governor 5/28/2008 @ 12:02 pm
SB0749Liens; foreclosure; prohibition of foreclosure of mortgages given by certain active military pers...05/27/2008Approved by governor 5/21/2008 @ 9:24 am
SB0415Health; immunizations; information regarding risks and availability of human papillomavirus immun...05/13/2008Approved by governor 5/8/2008 @ 2:15 pm
SB0146Economic development; other; tax incentives for distribution and warehousing facilities; provide ...05/08/2008Amendment(s) adopted
SB1311Health; pharmaceuticals; medical benefit plan carriers offering incentives to physicians or other...05/08/2008Referred to committee on health policy
SB1302Administrative procedure; rules; requirement that state office of administrative hearings and rul...05/07/2008Referred to committee on government operations and reform
SB1303Administrative procedure; rules; administrative rules; require assessment of impact on the rules ...05/07/2008Referred to committee on government operations and reform
SB1283Health facilities; other; requirement for circulating nurse in operating room during surgical pro...04/30/2008Referred to committee on health policy
SR0180A resolution to memorialize the United States Postal Service to issue a commemorative stamp in ho...04/24/2008Rules suspended
SB0082Vehicles; equipment; use of child safety restraint system or booster seat for certain children; r...04/15/2008Approved by governor 3/27/2008 @ 10:03 am
SB1135Local government; authorities; zoological authority; permit any county to create. Creates new act.04/15/2008Approved by governor 3/27/2008 @ 10:48 am
SB1173Business tax; other; credit for certain qualified film and digital media infrastructure projects;...04/15/2008Approved by governor 4/7/2008 @ 2:22 pm
SB1174Economic development; Michigan economic growth authority; tax incentives for qualified companies ...04/15/2008Approved by governor 4/7/2008 @ 11:43 am
SB1176Business tax; other; credit for certain production companies for qualified job training expenditu...04/15/2008Approved by governor 4/7/2008 @ 11:50 am
SB1177State financing and management; funds; strategic fund incentives for film production industry; pr...04/15/2008Approved by governor 4/7/2008 @ 2:24 pm
SB1178State financing and management; other; provision to allow cost-free use of state property for fil...04/15/2008Approved by governor 4/7/2008 @ 11:52 am
SB1250Income tax; credit; credit for contribution to the Michigan historical center; provide for. Amend...04/15/2008Referred to committee on finance
SB1040Income tax; credit; credit for residential use of a qualified energy program; provide for. Amends...04/08/2008Read a first time
SR0168A resolution to encourage school districts to adopt and implement character education programs th...03/27/2008Rules suspended
SB1235Communications; cable; access for subscriber to public, education, and government channels or low...03/26/2008Referred to committee on energy policy and public utilities
SB1238State; buildings; legislative oversight for certain leases; revise. Amends sec. 221 of 1984 PA 43...03/26/2008Referred to committee on appropriations
SB0712Traffic control; driver license; amendments regarding revised uniform anatomical gift act; provid...03/18/2008Approved by governor 3/13/2008 @ 6:15 pm
SCR0028A concurrent resolution to urge the Michigan Department of Community Health, in partnership with ...03/18/2008Received in house
SB0486Health; blood; blood donation; allow at age 16 with parental consent. Amends sec. 1 of 1971 PA 22...03/13/2008Reported with recommendation without amendment(s)
SB0883Sales tax; penalties; violation of tobacco products tax act; modify to result in loss of sales ta...03/13/2008Amendment(s) adopted
SB1168Business tax; other; credit for certain production companies for production expenditures; provide...03/13/2008Amendment(s) defeated
SB1171Income tax; credit; credit for certain eligible production companies; provide for. Amends 1967 PA...03/12/2008Reported favorably without amendment
SB1175State financing and management; funds; Michigan strategic fund loans to qualified film industry p...03/12/2008Reported favorably with substitute s-1
SB1179Military affairs; other; provision to allow cost-free use of state property for film industry pro...03/12/2008Reported favorably with substitute s-1
SB1180Natural resources; other; provision to allow cost-free use of state property for film industry pr...03/12/2008Reported favorably with substitute s-1
SB1181Transportation; other; provision to allow cost-free use of state property for film industry produ...03/12/2008Reported favorably with substitute s-1
SB1182Local government; other; provision to allow cost-free use of local government property for film i...03/12/2008Reported favorably with substitute s-1
SB1194Fire; other; sale of novelty lighters; regulate. Amends 1941 PA 207 (MCL 29.1 - 29.33) by adding ...03/11/2008Referred to committee on commerce and tourism
SB1200Civil procedure; garnishment and attachment; higher education savings plans; exempt from enforcem...03/11/2008Referred to committee on judiciary
SB0416Education; students; certain information concerning human papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV immunizati...02/06/2008Motion to discharge committee approved
SB1071Health; code; uniform credentialing application; create. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.2...01/31/2008Referred to committee on health policy
SB1072Insurance; health; uniform, standard, electronic health care professional credentialing applicati...01/31/2008Referred to committee on health policy
SB0545Environmental protection; water pollution; storm water permits; provide waiver of fees for certai...01/17/2008Presented to governor 1/10/2008 @ 2:18 pm
SB0730Education; other; references to "handicapped person" in school code; revise to "student with a di...01/17/2008Presented to governor 1/10/2008 @ 2:20 pm
SB0593Health facilities; other; body art facility; license and regulate. Amends heading of pt. 131 of 1...12/27/2007Approved by governor 12/13/2007 @ 9:57 am
SB1001Civil procedure; civil actions; sanctions for advocating a frivolous claim or defense in a civil ...12/13/2007Referred to committee on judiciary
SB1002Civil procedure; costs and fees; attorney fees; require losing party to pay winning party's fees ...12/13/2007Referred to committee on judiciary
SB0989Courts; juries; submission of written questions to witnesses by jurors; allow. Amends 1961 PA 236...12/11/2007Referred to committee on judiciary
SB0990Courts; juries; jury summons; require to clearly explain conditions for exemption from jury servi...12/11/2007Referred to committee on judiciary
SB0991Courts; juries; various requirements regarding jurors; implement. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101...12/11/2007Referred to committee on judiciary
SB0992Courts; juries; exemption from jury service for individuals who have served within the preceding ...12/11/2007Referred to committee on judiciary
SR0129A resolution opposing the proposed Triangle Project and urging the developers in good faith to di...12/11/2007Rules suspended
SB0977Liquor; licenses; fee to expedite the processing of applications; establish. Amends sec. 525 of 1...12/06/2007Referred to committee on commerce and tourism
SB0979Property tax; assessments; new construction assessed as vacant land until certain condominium uni...12/06/2007Referred to committee on commerce and tourism
SB0640Vehicles; registration plates; "In God We Trust" fund-raising plate; create, and earmark proceeds...11/06/2007Received on 11/01/2007
SB0863State financing and management; funds; funds appropriated for state police headquarters complex; ...10/30/2007Referred to committee on appropriations
SB0280Insurance; health care corporations; continuation of dependent coverage and waiver of certain ben...10/09/2007Received on 10/04/2007
SB0283Insurance; health; continuation of dependent coverage waiver of certain coverages and offerings a...10/09/2007Received on 10/04/2007
SB0820Vehicles; registration plates; waiver of service fee for special registration plates for certain ...10/09/2007Referred to committee on senior citizens and veterans affairs
SB0418State; other; public employees health benefit act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 041...10/03/2007Presented to governor 10/1/2007 @ 2:18 am
SB0419Education; employees; providing medical, optical, and dental benefits; provide in accordance with...10/03/2007Presented to governor 10/1/2007 @ 2:20 am
SB0420State; other; group medical, optical, and dental self-insurance for municipal corporations; permi...10/03/2007Presented to governor 10/1/2007 @ 2:22 am
SB0421Higher education; community colleges; providing medical, optical, and dental benefits; provide in...10/03/2007Presented to governor 10/1/2007 @ 2:24 am
SJRGHigher education; state universities; classifying certain active duty military and their dependen...09/06/2007Referred to committee on senior citizens and veterans affairs
SB0737Higher education; financial aid; nursing scholarship; prohibit use at a college or university tha...09/06/2007Referred to committee on senior citizens and veterans affairs
SB0741Higher education; financial aid; Michigan educational opportunity grants; prohibit use at an educ...09/06/2007Referred to committee on senior citizens and veterans affairs
SB0744Higher education; financial aid; part-time, independent student grants; prohibit use at certain e...09/06/2007Referred to committee on senior citizens and veterans affairs
SB0745Higher education; financial aid; Michigan education trust money; prohibit use at public universit...09/06/2007Referred to committee on senior citizens and veterans affairs
SB0746Higher education; financial aid; tuition waiver for corrections officer survivors; prohibit reimb...09/06/2007Referred to committee on senior citizens and veterans affairs
SB0756Vehicles; registration plates; waiver of service fee for special registration plates for disabled...09/06/2007Referred to committee on senior citizens and veterans affairs
SB0302Consumer protection; privacy; social security numbers in affidavits submitted to register of deed...09/05/2007Re-referred to committee on intergovernmental, urban and regional affairs
SCR0012A concurrent resolution to urge Michigan's congressional delegation to secure supplemental fundin...07/18/2007House concurrence received
SB0282Education; curricula; physical education requirement; revise. Amends sec. 1502 of 1976 PA 451 (MC...06/26/2007Reported favorably with substitute s-1
SB0387Trade; consumer goods and services; gift certificates and gift cards; limit expiration dates and ...06/13/2007Passed roll call # 172 yeas 37 nays 0 excused 1 not voting 0
SR0066A resolution to urge Michigan's congressional delegation to secure supplemental funding to contro...06/05/2007Adopted
SB0560Environmental protection; air pollution; clean air ombudsman; expand to include other water pollu...05/31/2007Referred to committee on natural resources and environmental affairs
SB0075Consumer protection; privacy; security freeze on certain credit reports; require on consumer requ...05/23/2007Read a first time
SB0340Consumer protection; privacy; security freeze on credit reports; allow. Creates new act. TIE BAR...05/23/2007Passed roll call # 140 yeas 34 nays 0 excused 4 not voting 0
SCR0005A concurrent resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to reauthorize the State Childr...05/16/2007Adopted
SB0481Health; smoking; smoking on public bathing beaches; prohibit. Amends sec. 12601 of 1978 PA 368 (M...05/08/2007Referred to committee on economic development and regulatory reform
SB0284Campaign finance; campaign practices; telephonic communications; require disclosure stating who i...04/19/2007Passed roll call # 59 yeas 38 nays 0 excused 0 not voting 0
SB0285Campaign finance; campaign practices; identifying statement for radio or television campaign adve...04/19/2007Passed roll call # 57 yeas 38 nays 0 excused 0 not voting 0
SB0414School aid; payments; payment schedule when installment date is not a business day; revise. Amend...04/18/2007Referred to committee on appropriations
SB0376Property tax; exemptions; real and personal property of fraternal and veterans organizations; exe...03/27/2007Referred to committee on finance
SB0279Recreation; outdoor activities; outdoor fitness award; create. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - ...03/15/2007Amendment(s) adopted
SR0014A resolution to encourage the Governor to urge the Civil Service Commission to institute a wellne...03/15/2007Amendment(s) defeated
SB0277Income tax; deductions; deduction for premiums paid for certain health plans and a deduction for ...02/27/2007Referred to committee on health policy
SB0281State financing and management; purchasing; state contracts; provide preference to companies that...02/27/2007Referred to committee on health policy
SJRBLegislature; legislators; part-time legislature; provide for. Amends sec. 13, art. IV of the stat...02/22/2007Referred to committee on government operations and reform
SCR0006A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Michigan Legislature that all future State of...02/22/2007Referred to committee on government operations and reform
SB0132Health; immunizations; requirement that children entering sixth grade receive human papillomaviru...01/31/2007Referred to committee on health policy
SB0133Education; attendance; sixth grade pupils to receive human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization or i...01/31/2007Referred to committee on health policy
SB0109Health; smoking; smoke-free workplace and public restaurants; require. Amends secs. 12601 & 12905...01/30/2007Referred to committee on economic development and regulatory reform