2017 House Bill 4215 / Public Act 61

Repeal rule banning car running in driveway

Introduced in the House

Feb. 15, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Holly Hughes (R-91)

To repeal an administrative rule that prohibits leaving an unattended vehicle running other than on a public street or highway. This may allow things like warming up the car in the driveway in winter.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

March 28, 2017

Reported without amendment

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

April 27, 2017

Amendment offered by Rep. John Chirkun (D-22)

The amendment failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Leslie Love (D-10)

The substitute failed by voice vote

May 2, 2017

Passed in the House 77 to 30 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 3, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

May 30, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 13, 2017

Passed in the Senate 30 to 6 (details)

To repeal an administrative rule that prohibits leaving an unattended vehicle running other than on a public street or highway. This may allow things like warming up the car in the driveway in winter.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 28, 2017