2016 Senate Bill 1089 / Public Act 460

Revise road crew seat belt rule

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 21, 2016

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To exempt road construction crew vehicle drivers in work zones from the requirement to wear a shoulder harness seatbelt, rather than just a lap-belt.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Oct. 18, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 10, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 29, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Nov. 30, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2016

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To exempt road construction crew vehicle drivers in work zones from the requirement to wear a shoulder harness seatbelt, rather than just a lap-belt.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2016