HOME RULE CITIES: ORDINANCES                                             S.B. 667: FLOOR ANALYSIS

Senate Bill 667 (as reported without amendment) Sponsor: Senator George Z. Hart

Committee: Local, Urban and State Affairs

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Home Rule City Act, which permits a city in its charter to provide for the punishment of persons who violate city ordinances and sets a maximum penalty, to specify that the maximum penalty would not apply to civil infractions of ordinances consistent with the following statutes: the Michigan Vehicle Code; Public Act 235 of 1969, which authorizes local governments to regulate traffic in parking areas; Public Act 62 of 1956, which authorizes a city, township, or village to adopt the Uniform Traffic Code promulgated by the Department of State Police; or the Marine Safety Act; or to violations designated municipal civil infractions. Currently, under the Home Rule City Act, the maximum penalty for an ordinance violation is a fine $500 and/or imprisonment for 90 days.

MCL 117.4i                                                                                         Legislative Analyst: L. Arasim

FISCAL IMPACT

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

Date Completed: 11-16-95                                                                          Fiscal Analyst: R. Ross

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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.