Occupations: pawnbrokers; certain writings requesting racial identification; modify. Amends sec. 5 of 1917 PA 273 (MCL 446.205).
This bill modifies Michigan's pawnbroker regulations by updating the legal requirements for certain documents used to request racial identification. Specifically, it amends an existing statute to clarify how pawnshops must handle these forms, ensuring compliance with current laws. The change directly affects pawnbrokers who conduct business in the state and the local officials responsible for enforcing these rules. By refining the text of the law, the bill aims to standardize procedures without altering the fundamental licensing or penalty structure for pawnshops.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
Dec 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 26, 2024
Last action Dec 13, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Dec 13, 2024
Committee
referred to Committee on Government Operations
lower
Dec 13, 2024
Introduced
received on 12/13/2024
lower
Dec 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED ROLL CALL # 557 YEAS 20 NAYS 15 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0
upper
Dec 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT(S)
upper
Dec 12, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
upper
Dec 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT
upper
Jun 26, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
upper
Jun 26, 2024
Introduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR DARRIN CAMILLERI
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Darrin Camilleri
DDemocratic
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