PUPIL TRANSPORTATION H.B. 5431: FLOOR ANALYSIS
House Bill 5431 (as reported with amendment) Sponsor: Representative William Byl
House Committee: Transportation
Senate Committee: Transportation and Tourism
The bill would amend the Pupil Transportation Act to revise the date from October 1, 1997, to October 1, 2002, when vehicles, other than school buses, that are used to transport passengers to or from school and school-related events must comply with the passenger protection Federal motor vehicle safety standards applicable to the construction and sale of these vehicles.
MCL 257.1810 Legislative Analyst: L. Arasim
The bill would have no State fiscal impact. Public and private schools could experience cost reductions from being allowed to continue using existing vehicles for pupil transportation. Any savings could be offset, however, due to the potential liability from using vehicles that do not meet Federal standards.
Date Completed: 4-11-96 Fiscal Analyst: E. Pratt
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.