Patterson Bruce
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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SB1078Townships; charter; procedures to approve annexation petition; revise. Amends sec. 34 of 1947 PA ...04/22/2008Defeated roll call # 251 yeas 18 nays 20 excused 0 not voting 0
SB0815Communications; telecommunications; ability of CMRS supplier or reseller to collect service charg...04/15/2008Approved by governor 3/27/2008 @ 10:44 am
SB1246Energy; electricity; net metering; allow, and increase to 550 kilowatt. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460...03/27/2008Referred to committee on energy policy and public utilities
SB1228State; planning; energy efficiency program; create. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.10cc) by ad...03/20/2008Referred to committee on energy policy and public utilities
SB1229Public employees and officers; state; office of state poet laureate; create. Creates new act.03/20/2008Referred to committee on commerce and tourism
SB0945Communications; internet; obtaining personal information by false pretenses; prohibit. Amends sec...03/19/2008Passed roll call # 154 yeas 38 nays 0 excused 0 not voting 0
SB1181Transportation; other; provision to allow cost-free use of state property for film industry produ...03/12/2008Reported favorably with substitute s-1
SB0859Water; conservation; water withdrawal violations; provide penalties and remedies. Amends sec. 327...03/04/2008Reported favorably with substitute s-2
SB1167Occupations; physical therapists; general amendments; provide for. Amends secs. 16265, 16315, 163...03/04/2008Referred to committee on health policy
SB1083State; boundaries; voting requirement for annexation by home rule city; revise. Amends sec. 11b o...02/19/2008Reported favorably without amendment
SB1122Economic development; renaissance zones; additional alternative energy renaissance zones; create....02/19/2008Referred to committee on agriculture
SB1125Income tax; credit; tax incentive for purchase of an alternative fuel vehicle; provide for. Amend...02/19/2008Referred to committee on agriculture
SB1088Communications; telecommunications; sunset; eliminate. Amends title of 1991 PA 179 (MCL 484.2101 ...02/13/2008Referred to committee on energy policy and public utilities
SB0947Public utilities; other; 21st century energy plan; provide for. Amends sec. 10q of 1939 PA 3 (MCL...01/24/2008Discharge committee approved
SB1060Elections; absent voters; permanent absent voter file; provide for. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1...01/24/2008Referred to committee on campaign and election oversight
SB0524Retirement; judges; retirement allowance for judges; increase. Amends 1992 PA 234 (MCL 38.2101 - ...01/22/2008Received on 01/22/2008
SB0386Crimes; criminal sexual conduct; provisions in criminal sexual conduct statutes relating to teach...12/27/2007Presented to governor 12/18/2007 @ 1:52 pm
SR0130A resolution to request that the Governor reimburse the community of Livonia for the jobs and eco...12/12/2007Rules suspended
SB0679Communications; telecommunications; sunset on 9-1-1 emergency service district; extend. Amends se...12/06/2007Amendment(s) adopted
SB0896Environmental protection; recycling; statewide goals for recycling rates; create. Amends 1994 PA ...11/08/2007Referred to committee on natural resources and environmental affairs
SB0398State financing and management; other; committee to review statutory mandates; establish. Amends ...10/03/2007Presented to governor 10/1/2007 @ 2:03 am
SB0787Public utilities; public service commission; general amendments to 1939 PA 3; provide for. Amends...09/19/2007Referred to committee on energy policy and public utilities
SB0584State financing and management; budget; budgeting process; implement zero-based budgeting. Amends...06/12/2007Referred to committee on appropriations
SB0585Public utilities; restructuring; oversight of proposed mergers, sales, or acquisitions of public ...06/12/2007Referred to committee on energy policy and public utilities
SB0443Natural resources; fishing; right to fish; require department of natural resources to protect. Am...05/15/2007Passed roll call # 105 yeas 38 nays 0 excused 0 not voting 0
SR0036A resolution to urge the President of the United States, the United States Congress, and the Unit...04/26/2007Adopted
SCR0008A concurrent resolution to urge the President of the United States, the United States Congress, a...04/26/2007Adopted
SB0413School aid; foundation allowance; additional funding per pupil for school districts meeting certa...04/18/2007Referred to committee on appropriations
SR0010A resolution to memorialize the President and the Congress of the United States to increase fundi...03/06/2007Reported favorably with substitute s-4
SCR0004A concurrent resolution to memorialize the President and the Congress of the United States to inc...03/06/2007Reported favorably with substitute s-3
SB0329Insurance; health care corporations; coverage for certain mental health treatment; provide that c...03/01/2007Referred to committee on health policy
SB0330Insurance; health; coverage for certain mental health and substance abuse treatment; provide that...03/01/2007Referred to committee on health policy
SB0286Vehicles; fund-raising registration plates; specialty plates for ducks unlimited; provide for. Am...02/28/2007Referred to committee on transportation
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
SB0216Public utilities; electric utilities; annual approval for a low income and energy efficiency fact...02/20/2007Referred to committee on energy policy
SB0201Environmental protection; other; environmental covenants; adopt uniform act. Amends secs. 20120b ...02/15/2007Reassigned to committee on natural resources and environmental affairs
SB0124Insurance; no-fault; definition of "serious impairment of body function"; modify. Amends sec. 313...01/30/2007Referred to committee on judiciary
SB0063Health facilities; hospitals; development of an acuity system and staffing plan for nurses; requi...01/24/2007Referred to committee on health policy


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SB1085Natural resources; wildlife; taking of raptors for falconry; eliminate sunset. Amends sec. 40107a...04/24/2008Reported favorably with substitute s-1
SB0776Health; abortion; partial-birth abortions; prohibit. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by ...04/22/2008Notice given to discharge committee
SB1135Local government; authorities; zoological authority; permit any county to create. Creates new act.04/15/2008Approved by governor 3/27/2008 @ 10:48 am
SB1000State financing and management; purchasing; requirement for state to purchase a certain percentag...04/08/2008Received on 03/27/2008
SB1040Income tax; credit; credit for residential use of a qualified energy program; provide for. Amends...04/08/2008Read a first time
SB1041Public utilities; consumer services; "green energy" programs; require electric suppliers to provi...04/08/2008Read a first time
SB1117State financing and management; budget; budget process; establish a target deadline of May 30 of ...04/08/2008Received on 03/27/2008
SB1244Agriculture; other; technology preference; clarify and eliminate loan function. Amends title & se...03/27/2008Referred to committee on agriculture
SB0716Health; medical records; medical record access; revise. Amends sec. 3 of 2004 PA 47 (MCL 333.26263).03/20/2008Reported with recommendation with substitute h-1
SB1191Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of obtaining personal ...03/19/2008Passed roll call # 155 yeas 38 nays 0 excused 0 not voting 0
SB0206Land use; planning; planning law consolidation; provide for. Creates new act & repeals (See bill).03/18/2008Approved by governor 3/13/2008 @ 9:53 am
SB0712Traffic control; driver license; amendments regarding revised uniform anatomical gift act; provid...03/18/2008Approved by governor 3/13/2008 @ 6:15 pm
SB0750Veterans; employment; employment preference for honorably discharged veterans; modify residency r...03/18/2008Approved by governor 3/13/2008 @ 9:43 am
SB0966State; identification cards; personal identification cards; revise requirements for applications....03/18/2008Approved by governor 3/13/2008 @ 9:51 am
SCR0028A concurrent resolution to urge the Michigan Department of Community Health, in partnership with ...03/18/2008Received in house
SB0749Liens; foreclosure; prohibition of foreclosure of mortgages given by certain active military pers...03/11/2008Passed roll call # 116 yeas 37 nays 0 excused 1 not voting 0
SR0154A resolution to urge the Great Lakes states to resist changes to the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Riv...03/06/2008Reported favorably without amendment
SCR0027A concurrent resolution to urge the Great Lakes states to resist changes to the Great Lakes-St. L...03/06/2008Reported favorably without amendment
SB0748Insurance; life; life insurance policy of certain active duty military personnel; provide procedu...03/05/2008Passed roll call # 100 yeas 37 nays 0 excused 1 not voting 0
SB0860Water; conservation; water withdrawal assessment tool; implement. Amends secs. 32701, 32705, 3270...03/04/2008Reported favorably with substitute s-3
SB1079Townships; general law; procedures to approve annexation petition; revise. Amends 1846 RS 16 (MCL...02/19/2008Reported favorably without amendment
SB1080Cities; home rule; procedures to approve annexation petition; revise. Amends secs. 9 & 9b of 1909...02/19/2008Reported favorably with substitute s-1
SB1081Villages; general law; procedures to approve annexation petition; revise. Amends sec. 6, ch. XIV ...02/19/2008Reported favorably with substitute s-1
SB1082Villages; home rule; procedures to approve annexation petition; revise. Amends secs. 4 & 5 of 190...02/19/2008Reported favorably without amendment
SR0086A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to reject legislation that would pr...02/13/2008Substitute s-2 defeated
SB0962Traffic control; driver license; document verification and license issuance standards for federal...02/06/2008Substitute s-3 defeated
SB0963State; identification cards; minimum document requirements and issuance standards for federal rec...02/06/2008Passed roll call # 29 yeas 28 nays 9 excused 1 not voting 0
SB0964Traffic control; driver license; motor vehicle code; revise to include federal hemisphere travel ...02/06/2008Passed roll call # 32 yeas 37 nays 0 excused 1 not voting 0
SB0965Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guideline for crime of fraudulent certifica...02/06/2008Passed roll call # 30 yeas 37 nays 0 excused 1 not voting 0
SB1077Animals; other; provision to allow for the removal, capture, or lethal control of a gray wolf att...02/05/2008Referred to committee on natural resources and environmental affairs
SB0954Crimes; malicious destruction; destruction or mutilation of war memorial or war monument; increas...01/31/2008Amendment(s) adopted
SB0751State financing and management; purchasing; veterans' preference for construction, goods, and ser...01/30/2008Reported with recommendation without amendment(s)
SB0955Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of damaging or destroy...01/30/2008Reported favorably with substitute s-1
SB0731Military affairs; other; requirement to provide certain returning reservists with post-traumatic ...01/23/2008Reported with recommendation without amendment(s)
SB1050Local government; public services; certain city managed water and sewer systems; provide for regi...01/23/2008Referred to committee on economic development and regulatory reform
SB0534Economic development; brownfield redevelopment authority; brownfield requirements; modify. Amends...12/31/2007Approved by governor 12/27/2007 @ 9:13 am 2007 addenda
SB0539Economic development; brownfield redevelopment authority; general amendments; provide for. Amends...12/31/2007Approved by governor 12/27/2007 @ 9:11 am 2007 addenda
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
SR0099A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to ensure that all members of the A...12/13/2007Adopted
SR0100A resolution to urge the United States Department of Defense to accept records of state screening...12/13/2007Adopted
SB0983Civil rights; other; right of publicity; create. Creates new act.12/11/2007Referred to committee on commerce and tourism
SB0987Health; screening; testing of newborns for hearing impairment; require, and require department of...12/11/2007Referred to committee on health policy
SB0858Natural resources; Great Lakes; Great Lakes-St. Lawrence river basin water resources compact; ame...12/06/2007Reported favorably with substitute s-2
SB0747Education; attendance; student's absence due to parent's being deployed or return from active dut...12/05/2007Reported with recommendation without amendment(s)
SR0103A resolution to urge the Michigan Civil Service Commission to amend the civil service rules regar...11/28/2007Adopted
SB0911Aeronautics; other; airline passengers bill of rights; create. Amends title of 1945 PA 327 (MCL 2...11/08/2007Referred to committee on transportation
SB0912Aeronautics; other; consumer airline advocate; create. Amends 1945 PA 327 (MCL 259.1 - 259.208) b...11/08/2007Referred to committee on transportation
SB0752Veterans; other; filing location of discharge papers for national guard reservists; clarify. Amen...11/06/2007Received on 11/01/2007
SR0101A resolution to urge the Department of Defense to provide copies of Defense Department Form 214 t...11/01/2007Adopted
SB0754Veterans; other; welcome home letters; require to include state-funded veterans service organizat...10/24/2007Passed roll call # 432 yeas 36 nays 0 excused 2 not voting 0
SR0102A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to provide for the construction and...10/24/2007Adopted
SB0734Businesses; other; Michigan patriot business participants; require that list be made available to...10/11/2007Passed roll call # 415 yeas 34 nays 0 excused 4 not voting 0
SB0732Businesses; other; designation of certain veteran-owned businesses as Michigan patriot businesses...10/10/2007Passed roll call # 410 yeas 35 nays 0 excused 3 not voting 0
SB0733Economic development; economic development corporations; website for certain veteran entrepreneur...10/10/2007Passed roll call # 411 yeas 36 nays 0 excused 2 not voting 0
SB0820Vehicles; registration plates; waiver of service fee for special registration plates for certain ...10/09/2007Referred to committee on senior citizens and veterans affairs
SB0395State financing and management; other; report on statutory mandates; provide for. Amends 1986 PA ...10/03/2007Presented to governor 10/1/2007 @ 1:59 am
SB0396State financing and management; other; committee on government efficiency; create. Amends 1986 PA...10/03/2007Presented to governor 10/1/2007 @ 1:57 am
SB0397State financing and management; other; report by committee on government efficiency; require. Ame...10/03/2007Presented to governor 10/1/2007 @ 2:01 am
SB0818Vehicles; registration plates; waiver of service fee for registration plates for disabled veteran...09/29/2007Referred to committee on senior citizens and veterans affairs
SR0085A resolution to request the Governor to issue an Executive Directive requiring interdepartmental ...09/18/2007Discharge committee approved
SB0298Consumer protection; privacy; social security numbers in documents recorded by register of deeds;...09/17/2007Approved by governor 9/11/2007 @ 3:00 pm
SB0299Consumer protection; privacy; social security numbers in documents submitted to register of deeds...09/17/2007Approved by governor 9/11/2007 @ 3:03 pm
SB0301Consumer protection; privacy; social security numbers in judgments submitted to register of deeds...09/17/2007Approved by governor 9/11/2007 @ 3:05 pm
SB0303Consumer protection; privacy; social security numbers in recorded documents made available for in...09/17/2007Approved by governor 9/11/2007 @ 3:07 pm
SJRGHigher education; state universities; classifying certain active duty military and their dependen...09/06/2007Referred to committee on senior citizens and veterans affairs
SB0735Higher education; tuition; tuition waiver for disabled veterans; provide for. Creates new act.09/06/2007Referred to committee on senior citizens and veterans affairs
SB0736Higher education; financial aid; tuition waiver for North American Indians; prohibit reimbursemen...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
SB0738Higher education; financial aid; children of veterans tuition grant act; prohibit use at a colleg...09/06/2007Referred to committee on senior citizens and veterans affairs
SB0739Higher education; financial aid; state competitive scholarships; prohibit use at college or unive...09/06/2007Referred to committee on senior citizens and veterans affairs
SB0740Higher education; financial aid; Michigan promise grant; prohibit use at college or university th...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
SB0742Higher education; financial aid; Michigan work-study program; prohibit use at college or universi...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
SB0753Traffic control; driver license; waiver of certain road test for certain members of the armed for...09/06/2007Referred to committee on senior citizens and veterans affairs
SB0755Natural resources; hunting; hunting and fishing license fees; waive for certain veterans. Amends ...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
SR0098A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to increase fu...09/06/2007Rules suspended
SR0104A resolution to memorialize the United States Postal Service to offer reduced rates for mailing p...09/06/2007Rules suspended
SR0105A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to extend to veterans the option of...09/06/2007Rules suspended
SR0106A resolution to urge the Department of Veterans Affairs to base their decisions for VA outpatient...09/06/2007Rules suspended
SB0300Consumer protection; privacy; social security numbers in documents submitted to register of deeds...09/05/2007Re-referred to committee on intergovernmental, urban and regional 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
SB0689Retirement; state employees; early retirement for state employees; provide for. Amends 1943 PA 24...08/30/2007Reported favorably with substitute s-1
SR0090A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States and Indiana Department of Environme...08/22/2007Rules suspended
SJREState financing and management; budget; constitutional amendment to limit the budget and make cer...08/01/2007Discharge committee approved
SR0087A resolution to urge the Governor to reestablish the Groundwater Conservation Advisory Council.07/26/2007Rules suspended
SCR0012A concurrent resolution to urge Michigan's congressional delegation to secure supplemental fundin...07/18/2007House concurrence received
SB0570Higher education; financial aid; eligibility to receive Michigan promise grant; expand to include...06/28/2007Passed roll call # 214 yeas 35 nays 0 excused 3 not voting 0
SB0501State agencies (existing); environmental quality; publication of booklet on farm-related environm...06/20/2007Reported by committee of the whole favorably with substitute s-2
SB0503Agriculture; animals; animal waste handlers; regulate. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.9010...06/20/2007Reported by committee of the whole favorably with substitute s-1
SB0502Environmental protection; other; complaint concerning a farm; require complainant to provide his ...06/19/2007Reported favorably with substitute s-1
SR0066A resolution to urge Michigan's congressional delegation to secure supplemental funding to contro...06/05/2007Adopted
SB0533Environmental protection; cleanups; brownfield redevelopment board members; modify. Amends sec. 2...05/24/2007Referred to committee on economic development and regulatory reform
SB0535Economic development; brownfield redevelopment authority; brownfield requirements; modify. Amends...05/24/2007Referred to committee on economic development and regulatory reform
SB0536Economic development; brownfield redevelopment authority; brownfield requirements; modify. Amends...05/24/2007Referred to committee on economic development and regulatory reform
SB0537Economic development; brownfield redevelopment authority; general amendments; provide for. Amends...05/24/2007Referred to committee on economic development and regulatory reform
SB0538Economic development; brownfield redevelopment authority; general amendments; provide for. Amends...05/24/2007Referred to committee on economic development and regulatory reform
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
SB0473Natural resources; hunting; website showing lands open for hunting; require department of natural...05/22/2007Passed roll call # 133 yeas 37 nays 0 excused 1 not voting 0
SR0059A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact the International Solid Wa...05/16/2007Rules suspended
SB0440Natural resources; hunting; right to hunt and fish; authorize natural resources commission to est...05/15/2007Passed roll call # 102 yeas 38 nays 0 excused 0 not voting 0
SB0441Natural resources; hunting; right to hunt and fish; require department of natural resources to pr...05/15/2007Passed roll call # 103 yeas 38 nays 0 excused 0 not voting 0
SB0442Natural resources; hunting; right to hunt; require department of natural resources to protect. Am...05/15/2007Passed roll call # 104 yeas 38 nays 0 excused 0 not voting 0
SB0456Higher education; financial aid; eligibility for Michigan promise award; expand to include certai...04/26/2007Referred to committee on education
SB0438Elections; registration; application for hunting, fishing, or fur harvester's license; allow to s...04/25/2007Referred to committee on natural resources and environmental affairs
SB0439Natural resources; hunting; election law provisions for use of hunting, fishing, or fur harvester...04/25/2007Referred to committee on natural resources and environmental affairs
SB0392Businesses; charitable organizations; uniform prudent management of institutional funds act; adop...04/18/2007Reassigned to committee on judiciary
SB0393Businesses; charitable organizations; references to uniform prudent management of institutional f...04/18/2007Reassigned to committee on judiciary
SR0015A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to enact legislation to increase protectio...04/17/2007Substitute s-1 adopted
SR0038A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to provide assured funding for vete...04/17/2007Rules suspended
SB0377Health facilities; hospitals; safe patient handling committee and program; require. Amends 1978 P...03/27/2007Referred to committee on health policy
SB0370Weapons; licensing; requirement for post-purchase pistol safety inspection; eliminate. Amends sec...03/22/2007Referred to committee on judiciary
SB0371Crimes; weapons; crime of failing to have pistol safety inspected after purchase; repeal, and eli...03/22/2007Referred to committee on judiciary
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
SR0012A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to refrain from raising C.A.F.E. mi...02/21/2007Rules suspended
SB0128Campaign finance; public funding; public financing for certain supreme court candidates; provide ...01/31/2007Referred to committee on campaign and election oversight
SB0107Education; discipline; policy prohibiting harassment and bullying at school; require. Amends 1976...01/30/2007Referred to committee on education
SB0109Health; smoking; smoke-free workplace and public restaurants; require. Amends secs. 12601 & 12905...01/30/2007Referred to committee on economic development and regulatory reform
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
SB0114Local government; intergovernmental affairs; exception for a group self-insurance pool to provide...01/30/2007Referred to committee on banking and financial institutions