MOTOR BUS TRANS. ACT EXEMPTION S.B. 640:
SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL
IN COMMITTEE
Senate Bill 640 (as introduced 10-31-17)
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Motor Bus Transportation Act to revise an exemption from the Act for an interstate motor carrier of passengers operating under a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration certificate of authority, to require the motor carrier to be providing a multistate regular route service that passed through Michigan.
The Act regulates people who transport passengers by motor bus. It prohibits a motor carrier of passengers from operating on a public highway in Michigan without first obtaining an authority from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). The Act prescribes the process of acquiring an authority, and requires applicants to pay certain application and renewal fees for each bus to be used by the carrier to provide transportation for hire.
The Act does not apply to various categories of motor carriers listed in the Act. These include
an interstate motor carrier of passengers operating under a United States Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration certificate of authority, unless required by MDOT as a condition of financial assistance. The bill would amend this provision to refer to a motor carrier that was providing a multistate regular route service that passed through the State.
The bill would take effect 90 days after it was enacted.
MCL 474.104 Legislative Analyst: Drew Krogulecki
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Fiscal Analyst: Michael Siracuse
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.