2013 House Bill 5045 / 2014 Public Act 491

Allow local governments to permit golf carts on streets

Introduced in the House

Oct. 2, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Kevin Cotter (R-99)

To allow cities, villages and townships to permit the daytime operation of golf carts on streets. A local government could require registration but could not charge a fee for this.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government

June 5, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Aug. 27, 2014

Passed in the House 103 to 5 (details)

To allow cities, villages and townships with fewer than 30,000 residents to permit the daytime operation of golf carts on streets. A local government could require registration but could not charge a fee for this. However, a county commission could override a municipality's decision and prohibit golf carts on streets.

Received in the Senate

Sept. 9, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Elections

Dec. 15, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 18, 2014

Passed in the Senate 36 to 2 (details)

To allow cities, villages and townships with fewer than 30,000 residents to permit the daytime operation of golf carts on streets. A local government could require registration but could not charge a fee for this. However, a county commission could override a municipality's decision and prohibit golf carts on streets.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2014