LICENSE REVOCATION AMENDMENTS
House Bill 5533 (Substitute H-2)
Sponsor: Rep. Paul Condino
Committee: Transportation
Complete to 5-12-08
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5533 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE 5-1-08
The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code. Currently, the code requires the revocation of a driver or chauffeur license for any combination of three convictions within 10 years of certain alcohol-related driving offenses. These include, generally speaking, operating while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance; operating while visibly impaired; operating with an unlawful bodily alcohol content; and operating a commercial vehicle with certain alcohol content.
House Bill 5533 would eliminate the reference to the 10-year period, meaning three convictions of the listed offenses over any length of time would lead to license revocation. The bill would take effect October 31, 2010.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This bill would have no significant fiscal impact on state or local government.
POSITIONS:
Department of State Police supports the bill. (5-1-08)
Secretary of State is neutral on the bill. (5-1-08)
Fiscal Analyst: Viola Bay Wild
■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.