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2013 House Bill 5191: Establish ORV helmet exceptions
Public Act 147 of 2014
Introduced by Rep. Bruce Rendon R-Lake City on December 11, 2013
To provide an exception to the law that requires operators and riders of ORVs to wear a helmet (with certain exceptions) if a person is operating the vehicle on his or her own property. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Tourism Committee on December 11, 2013
Reported in the House on February 6, 2014
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the House on February 13, 2014
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on February 13, 2014
Amendment offered by Rep. Peter Pettalia R-Presque Isle on February 13, 2014
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on February 13, 2014
Received in the Senate on February 19, 2014
Referred to the Senate Outdoor Recreation & Tourism Committee on February 19, 2014
Reported in the Senate on March 25, 2014
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the Senate on April 24, 2014
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on April 24, 2014
Substitute offered by Sen. Goeff Hansen R-Hart on May 15, 2014
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on May 15, 2014
Received in the House on May 15, 2014
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on June 4, 2014