On November 8th, I testified before Michigan House of Representatives Judiciary Committee in support of the adoption of the Revised Uniform Arbitration Act. This was the House Bill substitute for Senate bills 901,902, and 903. I am happy to report that the Judciary Committee approved and supported the bills without dissent and voted in favor to report it to the House floor for vote. I was very appreciated of Senator Schuitmaker who took the time to appear before the House Committee and support the passage. At this time I urge anyone who reads this to contact their State Representative and urge them to urge the Speaker of the House to take this bill up quickly and before the end of this term. I want to thank all who have helped us get this far, and those who will get us over the hump. We need to have this legislation, since Michigan's existing arbitration statute was adopted in 1961 and has not been amended since then. It is antiquated and needs to be brought into the 21st century.