2015 House Bill 4637 / 2016 Public Act 345

Regulate Uber, Lyft, etc.; preempt local bans

Introduced in the House

May 26, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Tim Kelly (R-94)

To establish a regulatory framework that would enable “transportation network companies” like Uber and Lyft to operate in this state, including a preemption on local government regulations or bans. The companies would have to get a permit from the Department of Transportation and carry liability insurance as specified in the bill. Passengers would be covered by the same insurance provisions as apply to taxis (see House Bill 4640). Drivers would have to get a background check and vehicles would have to get an annual inspection by a licensed mechanic and bear signs. Riders would have be given specified information and options, including a photo image of the driver when they request a ride, and systems to protect their personal information. Street hailing and the use of cab stands by the vehicles would be prohibited.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Trade

June 16, 2015

Reported without amendment

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

Amendment offered by Rep. Erika Geiss (D-12)

To revise which airports would be covered by the bills limits on these services picking up and dropping off passengers.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Sam Singh (D-69)

The amendment failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Robert Kosowski (D-16)

The amendment failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Gary Glenn (R-98)

To authorize a graduated license fee system for companies like Uber and Lyft, starting at $1,000 annually if they have less than 100 drivers, $10,000 if between 101 and 1,000 drivers, and $30,000 for higher numbers.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute failed by voice vote

June 17, 2015

Amendment offered by Rep. Patrick Somerville (R-23)

To prohibit airports from banning Uber and Lyft type services from dropping off or picking up passengers.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 71 to 39 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 18, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Dec. 1, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Amendment offered

To sunset the proposed fees on transportation network companies after three years, and give airports the power to regulate ride sharing vehicle access the same as taxis and limos, but not ban it.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Sen. Coleman Young (D-1)

To allow Detroit to continue to restrict network companies like Uber and Lyft and enforce other competition-restricting regulations and fees that benefit incumbent taxi and limo companies.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 31 to 4 (details)

To establish a regulatory framework to enable “transportation network companies” like Uber and Lyft to operate, including a preemption on local government restrictions, regulations or bans. Taxis and limousines would henceforth be subject to the same state rules. The companies would need a state permit, pay state fees for three years and carry specified liability insurance. Passengers would be covered by insurance similar to provisions for taxis but with higher liability limits. The companies would be responsible for driver background check and vehicles inspections that meet specified standards. The cars would have to bear signs, with ride requestors given specified information and options. Street hailing and the use of cab stands by the network company vehicles would be prohibited.

Received in the House

Dec. 1, 2016

Dec. 7, 2016

Amendment offered by Rep. Robert Kosowski (D-16)

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 94 to 12 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 21, 2016