2004 Senate Bill 1171 / Public Act 494

Define abandoned vehicles as litter

Introduced in the Senate

April 27, 2004

Introduced by Sen. Gerald Van Woerkom (R-34)

To expand the definition of litter to include abandoned vehicles. This would subject violators to civil fines of $2,500, and $5,000 for subsequent violations.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

June 17, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 22, 2004

Substitute offered by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details, and establishes a sliding civil fine scale from $500 to $2,500.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 23, 2004

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To expand the definition of litter to include abandoned vehicles. This would subject violators to civil fines of $500 to $2,500, and $5,000 for subsequent violations.

Received in the House

June 23, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Land Use and Environment

June 24, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Nov. 10, 2004

Reported without amendment

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

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 8, 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

Amendment offered by Rep. Gene DeRossett (R-52)

To not impose the fine if the abandoned vehicle has been reclaimed.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 71 to 30 (details)

To expand the definition of litter to include abandoned vehicles. This would subject violators to civil fines of $500 to $2,500, and $5,000 for subsequent violations.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 9, 2004

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

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 27, 2004