ACCESS TO DRIVING RECORDS - S.B. 436: COMMITTEE SUMMARY

Senate Bill 436 (as introduced 5-1-01)

Sponsor: Senator Walter H. North

Committee: Transportation and Tourism


Date Completed: 5-22-01


CONTENT


The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to require the Department of State, upon inquiry by an employer, to release information relating to an accident on a prospective employee's record, if the employee were applying for employment that required a commercial driver license.


Currently, the Department is prohibited from releasing information relating to an accident on a driver's record to a nongovernmental agency unless the driver was subsequently convicted of or determined responsible for a violation of the Code in connection with the accident.


MCL 257.733 - Legislative Analyst: L. Arasim


FISCAL IMPACT


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


- Fiscal Analyst: J. RunnelsS0102\s436sa

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.