2008 Senate Bill 1066 / Public Act 568

Allow driver training as alternative to “points”

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 30, 2008

Introduced by Sen. John Pappageorge (R-13)

To establish that an individual cited for a moving traffic violation (with some exceptions) can avoid getting drivers license “points” by taking a basic driver improvement course prescribed by the state.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

March 5, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 18, 2008

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 Sen. Martha G. Scott (D-2)

To waive the proposed fees for individuals below the poverty level.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 27 to 9 (details)

To establish that an individual cited for a minor moving traffic violation (with some exceptions) can avoid getting drivers license “points” by taking a basic driver improvement course prescribed by the state, paying a $100 fee, and paying charges for the course.

Received in the House

Sept. 18, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 9, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 18, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one establishing that points would subsequently be added to a person’s driver record if the driver committed certain moving violations within one year.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 19, 2008

Amendment offered by Rep. Mark Meadows (D-69)

To include local traffic ordinance violations in the definition of "moving violation".

The amendment failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Paul Condino (D-35)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that does not contain the provision adding back the points if a person committs another moving violation with 12 months, but does contain the provision moving back the effective date of the bill to Jan. 1, 2011.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 79 to 15 (details)

To establish that an individual cited for a minor moving traffic violation (with some exceptions) can avoid getting drivers license “points” by taking a basic driver improvement course prescribed by the state, paying a $100 fee, and paying charges for the course. The bill would not go into effect until Jan. 1, 2011.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 19, 2008

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill, which pushes back the bill's effective date until Jan. 1, 2011.

Passed in the Senate 26 to 10 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008