To expand a law that permits operating automated driverless vehicles on Michigan roads, subject to detailed restrictions and conditions. The bill is part of a package comprised of Senate Bills 995 to 998 that among other things would potentially repeal the requirement that a human operator be present to monitor performance and intervene if necessary, permit “platoons” of driverless trucks traveling together on highways, and create regulations for these and related autonomous vehicle activities. Local governments would be preempted from imposing more restrictive regulations.   Official Text and Analysis.

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

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

To clarify the authority of local "authority" regarding telecommunication line right-of-ways.

The vote by which the bill was passed.

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.