2017 House Bill 4839 / 2018 Public Act 74

Revise state “motor carrier” authority

Introduced in the House

July 12, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Curtis VanderWall (R-101)

To expand the power of the state to shut down a “motor carrier” (trucking or bus company) for safety or other violations.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Oct. 23, 2017

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 2, 2017

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 7, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Feb. 20, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 1, 2018

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To expand the power of the state to shut down a “motor carrier” (trucking or bus company) for safety or other violations.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 19, 2018