2003 House Bill 4707 / 2004 Public Act 49

Introduced in the House

May 20, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Joanne Voorhees (R-77)

To expand the authority of individuals authorized by local law enforcement agencies to issue parking tickets to violators who illegally park in a handicapped parking space, to also allow them to issue tickets for illegally parking in a clearly identified access aisle or access lane immediately adjacent to a handicapped space.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Dec. 10, 2003

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 16, 2003

Passed in the House 99 to 8 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 17, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

March 10, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 16, 2004

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To expand the authority of individuals authorized by local law enforcement agencies to issue parking tickets to violators who illegally park in a handicapped parking space, to also allow them to issue tickets for illegally parking in a clearly identified access aisle or access lane immediately adjacent to a handicapped space.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

April 1, 2004