USE OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTIONS

TO DETERMINE DUI PRIOR CONVICTIONS

House Bill 5160

Sponsor:  Rep. James Marleau

Committee:  Judiciary

Complete to 2-26-08

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5160 AS INTRODUCED 9-5-07

The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to revise the definition of "prior conviction" found in the drunk driving provision and for which an enhanced penalty would apply.  Currently, a conviction for any of the listed offenses are treated as a prior conviction whether the conviction was for a violation of a state law, a local ordinance substantially corresponding to a state law, or a law of another state substantially corresponding to a state law in Michigan.

The bill would add to the above convictions under a federal law or a local ordinance of a political subdivision of another state substantially corresponding to a state law in Michigan.

MCL 257.625

FISCAL IMPACT:

A fiscal analysis is in process.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Susan Stutzky

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Marilyn Peterson

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.