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In The Chair: Moss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Albert asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Albert’s statement is as follows:
Supporters of this legislation have said it would align MIOSHA with federal standards. The truth is that it would only be done selectively. This proposed legislation would align Michigan with federal standards in some areas but not in others. This amendment would conform with federal standards by requiring that a citation must be issued within six months of a violation. This would provide consistency and help ensure investigations into potential violations are concluded in a timely manner. This bill, as proposed, leaves the timeframe open-ended at MIOSHA’s discretion and leaves employers and workers with no real idea when the case might be settled. The least we can do is clarify the timeframe so everybody knows when to expect a resolution.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 50, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 14b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14b), as added by 2002 PA 29.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows: