WAIVER OF SCHOOL BUS DRIVER QUAL. H.B. 4360:
FLOOR SUMMARY
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House Bill 4360 (as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Representative Gail Haines
House Committee: Transportation
Senate Committee: Transportation
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Motor Carrier Safety Act to make an exception to the provision that the Act does not apply to a school bus under the Pupil Transportation Act.
Specifically, the Motor Carrier Safety Act states that the Act and the rules promulgated under it do not apply to a school bus as defined in the Pupil Transportation Act. Under the bill, the Motor Carrier Safety Act and the rules promulgated under it would not apply to a school bus except for the purpose of granting a diabetes-related waiver in accordance with Section 53 of the Pupil Transportation Act (which prescribes minimum qualifications for school bus drivers).
MCL 480.15 Legislative Analyst: Julie Cassidy
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 6-29-11 Fiscal Analyst: Bruce Baker
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. hb4360/1112