CIVIL INFRACTIONS                                                                     H.B. 5543: FLOOR ANALYSIS

House Bill 5543 (as reported without amendment) Sponsor: Representative Jessie Dalman

House Committee: Judiciary and Civil Rights Senate Committee: Judiciary

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Pupil Transportation Act to specify that civil infractions for a school bus driver’s violation of the Act’s guidelines either for railroad crossings or improper transportation of people other than pupils would have to be processed in the same manner as a civil infraction under the Michigan Vehicle Code. The bill also specifies that a violator could be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $100. Currently, the violations are designated as civil infractions, but the Act is silent on the question of fines.

MCL 257.1857 & 257.1859                                                             Legislative Analyst: P. Affholter

FISCAL IMPACT

The State Court Administrative Office guide for fines and costs listed $31 as the recommended fine for this infraction under the Pupil Transportation Act.

Date Completed: 3-19-96                                                                   Fiscal Analyst: B. Bowerman

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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.