ELECTRIC PATROL VEHICLE - H.B. 4766: FLOOR ANALYSIS

House Bill 4766 (as discharged)

Sponsor: Representative Gerald Law

House Committee: Transportation

Senate Committee: Transportation and Tourism

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to specify that the Code's definition of "motor vehicle" would not include an "electric patrol vehicle" operated in compliance with the "Electric Patrol Vehicle Act" proposed by House Bill 4391. (Under House Bill 4391 (H-4), "electric patrol vehicle" would mean an electrically powered motor vehicle designed to carry up to four persons, at a speed of up to 25 miles per hour, having at least four wheels and an unloaded weight of not more than 1,300 pounds.)

The bill is tie-barred to House Bill 4391.

MCL 257.33 - Legislative Analyst: P. Affholter

FISCAL IMPACT

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

Date Completed: 6-10-97 - Fiscal Analyst: B. Bowerman

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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.