2007 House Bill 4143 / Public Act 8

Revise marine offense penalties

Introduced in the House

Jan. 25, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Steve Bieda (D-25)

To establish that various maritime and watercraft law violations will be a civil violation subject to a $500 fine, rather than a criminal misdemeanor. Also, the bill would increase from $100 to $500 the fine if a person refuses to submit to a preliminary chemical breath analysis upon a peace officer's lawful request.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

Feb. 27, 2007

Reported without amendment

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

March 6, 2007

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. Steve Bieda (D-25)

To clarify that the proposed $500 fine applies to all of the civil infractions referenced in the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

March 7, 2007

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 8, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

April 24, 2007

Reported without amendment

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

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 Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To establish that various maritime and watercraft law violations will be a civil violation subject to a $500 fine, rather than a criminal misdemeanor. Also, the bill would increase from $100 to $500 the fine if a person refuses to submit to a preliminary chemical breath analysis upon a peace officer's lawful request.

Received in the House

April 24, 2007

April 26, 2007

Amendment offered by Rep. Steve Bieda (D-25)

To remove from the bill a provision related to criminal offenses for subsequent offences of marine safety statutes.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill, except for the the Bieda amendment.

Received in the Senate

May 1, 2007

May 2, 2007

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

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

Received in the House

May 2, 2007

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

May 10, 2007