2013 House Bill 4299 / Public Act 118

Expand ORV shoulder riding

Introduced in the House

Feb. 21, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Jon Bumstead (R-100)

To expand a 2008 law that allows local governments in the northern part of the state to allow off road vehicles to be driven on either the pavement or the shoulder of some or all streets and roads. The bill would extend the local option statewide; it does not apply to state trunkline roads.

Referred to the Committee on Tourism

May 9, 2013

Reported without amendment

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

May 21, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 22, 2013

Passed in the House 101 to 7 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 23, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, and Great Lakes

June 12, 2013

Reported without amendment

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

June 18, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 19, 2013

Passed in the Senate 27 to 11 (details)

To expand a 2008 law that allows local governments in the northern part of the state to allow off road vehicles to be driven on either the pavement or the shoulder of some or all streets and roads. The bill would extend the local option statewide. Also, to allow the department to allow ORV shoulder riding on designated highways (not including Interstates), and establish criteria for designating highways.

Received in the House

June 19, 2013

Sept. 12, 2013

Amendment offered by Rep. Jon Bumstead (R-100)

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Jon Bumstead (R-100)

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 101 to 7 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 17, 2013

Sept. 18, 2013

Passed in the Senate 26 to 9 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Sept. 25, 2013