2007 Senate Bill 104 / 2008 Public Act 463

Suspend license if right of way violation causes injury

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 30, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Valde Garcia (R-22)

To impose mandatory drivers license suspension for a person who commits a right-of-way violation (like failure to stop at a red light) that causes injury or death to another, with suspensions of between 30 days and one year depending on the severity of the crash.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Oct. 24, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 29, 2007

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that expands its scope to apply to any type of moving violation that seriously injures or kills another person, and authorizing criminal penalties.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 4, 2007

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To establish penalties for moving violations that seriously injure or kill another person ranging from "up to" 93 days to 15 years in prison (the latter for a case of reckless driving that causes a death), fines from $500 to $10,000, additional “bad diver” fees of $2,000, and drivers license suspension or revocation.

Received in the House

Dec. 4, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Dec. 2, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 19, 2008

Substitute offered

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Hoon-Yung Hopgood (D-22)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details and also authorizes a means for those unable to pay the very high fines (taxes) imposed by the "Driver Responsibility Act" ("bad driver fees") to reinstate their license by setting up an installment payment plan.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 92 to 2 (details)

To establish penalties for moving violations that seriously injure or kill another person ranging from "up to" 93 days to 15 years in prison (the latter for a case of reckless driving that causes a death), fines from $500 to $10,000, additional “bad diver” fees of $2,000, and drivers license suspension or revocation. Also, to allow those who have lost their license for failure to pay the additional very high fines (taxes) imposed by the "Driver Responsibility Act" ("bad driver fees") to get their license back if they agree to an installment plan and don't miss any payments.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 19, 2008

Passed in the Senate 33 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008