2006 House Bill 5581 / Public Act 320

Revise school bus flashing lights requirements

Introduced in the House

Jan. 24, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Rick Jones (R-71)

To expand the provision that allows school buses to operate a flashing, oscillating, or rotating light on the roof in inclement weather or at night, so that it could be operated whenever loading or unloading students along its route.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

June 13, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that does not address flashing lights directly, but which instead defines "clearly and continuously visible" for purposes of establishing certain regulations regarding procedures used by bus drivers when dropping off or picking up children on different kinds of roads and conditions.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 14, 2006

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

To define "clearly and continuously visible" in the law that establishes certain regulations regarding procedures used by school bus drivers when dropping off or picking up children on different kinds of roads and conditions.

Received in the Senate

June 15, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

June 21, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 28, 2006

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To define "clearly and continuously visible" in the law that establishes certain regulations regarding procedures used by school bus drivers when dropping off or picking up children on different kinds of roads and conditions.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 20, 2006