Beginning with 1997, all types of bill information is easily searchable online.
A bill can go through many versions during the legislative process.
As Introduced
The text of the bill as first submitted to the legislature by the sponsor(s).
In print, the following bound volumes are available beginning with 1931.
These are bound and shelved with the Michigan material on Sub-2.
Intermediate Versions
Versions of a bill before passage through both legislative houses, subject to multiple changes. In print, these versions may be recorded in the respective journals.
In print, the following bound volumes are available beginning with 1835.
These are bound and shelved with the Michigan material on Sub-2.
Final Versions or "Enrolled Bills"
The final text of a bill as passed by both houses and sent to the Governor for signature.
In print, the following bound volumes are available beginning with 1949.
These are bound and shelved with the Michigan material on Sub-2.
Limited to 1996-Present
Legislative material including:
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