2013 Senate Bill 68 / Public Act 249

Create new ORV regulation category

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 24, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Goeff Hansen (R-34)

To create a new category of off-road vehicle in the statute authorizing ORV regulations, to be called an “ROV,” defined as “a vehicle with four or more wheels that is designed for off-road use, has nonhighway tires, is more than 50 inches but not more than 65 inches in width, and is powered by a 50cc to 1,000cc gasoline engine, an engine of comparable size using other fuels, or an electric motor of comparable power.” Current law bans travel on designated forest pathways by vehicles wider than 50 inches.

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Oct. 29, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 31, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 5, 2013

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 5, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Dec. 3, 2013

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 11, 2013

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To create a new category of off-road vehicle in the statute authorizing ORV regulations, to be called an “ROV,” defined as “a vehicle with four or more wheels that is designed for off-road use, has nonhighway tires, is more than 50 inches but not more than 65 inches in width, and is powered by a 50cc to 1,000cc gasoline engine, an engine of comparable size using other fuels, or an electric motor of comparable power.” Current law bans travel on designated forest pathways by vehicles wider than 50 inches.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 20, 2013