Maddy summaryThis bill expands the definition of authorized emergency vehicles in Michigan to include vehicles owned by federally recognized nonprofit charitable organizations and the Michigan Mutual Aid Box Alarm System when operating during emergencies. It also clarifies that road service vehicles assisting disabled cars are considered emergency vehicles if they display specific flashing red or amber lights. Additionally, the legislation updates the rules for which vehicles can use flashing amber, green, or purple lights, specifically allowing these lights for ice and snow removal, spill cleanup, and funeral processions under certain conditions. These changes aim to ensure that a broader range of first responders and support vehicles have the legal authority to use emergency lighting while responding to critical situations.
Total votes
2,880
all sessions
Attendance
100%
12 missed
Near the chamber average
With party
96%
of cast votes
Near the chamber average
Bipartisan score
2%
crosses aisle rarely
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
334
bills & resolutions
Lower than 93% of chamber peers
Committees
5
assignments
334 bills and resolutions
Sponsored bills
Total
334
Primary
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Co-sponsor
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Vehicles: emergency vehicles; definition of authorized emergency vehicle; expand. Amends secs. 2 & 698 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.2 & 257.698). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5342'23
In committee May 21, 2024
1 co-sponsor
Failed May 7, 2024
1 co-sponsor
Failed May 2, 2024
1 co-sponsor
In committee May 2, 2024
1 co-sponsor
Passed May 1, 2024
0 co-sponsors
In committee Apr 30, 2024
1 co-sponsor
Passed Mar 19, 2024
1 co-sponsor
In committee Mar 14, 2024
1 co-sponsor
In committee Mar 7, 2024
1 co-sponsor
In committee Mar 6, 2024
1 co-sponsor
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