BLOCKING DISABLED PARKING - H.B. 4995 (H-1): FLOOR ANALYSIS


House Bill 4995 (Substitute H-1 as reported without amendment)

Sponsor: Representative Laura Toy

House Committee: Transportation

Senate Committee: Transportation and Tourism


CONTENT


The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to prohibit a vehicle from being parked in a clearly identified access aisle or access lane immediately adjacent to a space designated for parking by persons with disabilities, or on a street or other area open to vehicle parking that resulted in the vehicle interfering with the use of a curb-cut or ramp by persons with disabilities. If a vehicle were located in a clearly identified access aisle or access lane immediately adjacent to a space designated as parking for persons with disabilities, or if a vehicle were interfering with the use of a ramp or a curb-cut by persons with disabilities, then a police agency or a governmental agency designated by the police could immediately remove the vehicle from public or private property to a place of safekeeping at the expense of the vehicle's registered owner.


The bill would take effect October 1, 2000.


MCL 257.252d & 257.674 - Legislative Analyst: L. Arasim


FISCAL IMPACT


The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.


Date Completed: 3-22-00 - Fiscal Analyst: B. BakerFloor\hb4995 - Bill Analysis @ http://www.state.mi.us/sfa

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.