2006 Senate Bill 1267 / Public Act 377

Revise the definition of "low-speed vehicle"

Introduced in the Senate

May 16, 2006

Introduced by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

To revise the definition of "low-speed vehicle" for purposes of various tax and traffic law purposes, replacing the current definition with one contained in federal rules. This applies to golf carts and other similarly sized small electric vehicles used to make short trips for shopping, social, and recreational purposes, which weigh less than 3,000 lbs. and can go less than 25 mph on level pavement.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

June 7, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 8, 2006

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

June 13, 2006

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 13, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Sept. 12, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 14, 2006

Passed in the House 101 to 0 (details)

To revise the definition of "low-speed vehicle" for purposes of various tax and traffic law purposes, replacing the current definition with one contained in federal rules. This applies to golf carts and other similarly sized small electric vehicles used to make short trips for shopping, social, and recreational purposes, which weigh less than 3,000 lbs. and can go less than 25 mph on level pavement.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Sept. 26, 2006