2002 Senate Bill 1251 / Public Act 658

Introduced in the Senate

April 25, 2002

Introduced by Sen. John J. H. Schwarz (R-24)

To create the new crime of operating a locomotive while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, or while having unlawful blood-alcohol level. The bill makes the penalties equivalent to those that currently apply to drunken truck drivers.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 26, 2002

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates technical changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 12, 2002

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

In the House

Nov. 13, 2002

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Dec. 11, 2002

Amendment offered

To establish a new date on which the bill will go into effect if passed.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

To create the new crime of operating a locomotive while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, or while having unlawful blood-alcohol level. The bill makes the penalties equivalent to those that currently apply to drunken truck drivers.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 12, 2002

Passed in the Senate 33 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Dec. 23, 2002