2004 House Bill 5802 / Public Act 362

Revise commercial motor vehicle driver license regulations

Introduced in the House

April 22, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Gene DeRossett (R-52)

To revise and update the law that governs commercial motor vehicle and driver licensing, traffic offenses, and penalties. The bill contains new traffic violations for commercial drivers, modified penalties, amended licensing procedures, and enhanced conviction record keeping. It is intended to bring the state of Michigan into compliance with the requirements of the federal Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (MCSIA), in order to qualify for certain federal money.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

May 18, 2004

Reported without amendment

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

May 19, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 20, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

June 3, 2004

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 14, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that incorporates technical changes, and also establishes that while following federal rules requiring the use of social security numbers in commercial truck driver regulations, this requirement will not apply to other drivers license regulations.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 15, 2004

Amendment offered by Sen. Liz Brater (D-18)

To repeal a law that requires the a person use the same address be for voter registration and driver license purposes.

The amendment failed 16 to 22 (details)

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To revise and update the law that governs commercial motor vehicle and driver licensing, traffic offenses, and penalties. The bill contains new traffic violations for commercial drivers, modified penalties, amended licensing procedures, and enhanced conviction record keeping. It is intended to bring the state of Michigan into compliance with the requirements of the federal Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (MCSIA), in order to qualify for certain federal money.

Received in the House

Sept. 15, 2004

Sept. 22, 2004

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Oct. 4, 2004