2003 House Bill 5045

Introduced in the House

Aug. 13, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Gary Woronchak (R-15)

To double the minimum and maximum fine for driving a vehicle or motorcycle without insurance, from at least $200 and at most $500, to $400 and $1000, respectively.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services

Oct. 29, 2003

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 12, 2003

Amendment offered by Rep. David Woodward (D-26)

To require auto insurance companies to notify the Secretary of State if a policy expires without being renewed, is terminated, or if a policyholder cancels his or her automobile insurance policy. Under Michigan’s no-fault insurance law drivers are required to have insurance to register and operate a vehicle, but there is no system to monitor whether the insurance is cancelled after registration.

The amendment failed 44 to 59 (details)

Amendment offered by Rep. David Woodward (D-26)

To establish as an alternative to the proposed fine that a violator be required to purchase a six-month no-cancellation no-fault insurance policy.

The amendment failed 44 to 62 (details)

Amendment offered by Rep. David Woodward (D-26)

To eliminate the existing misdemeanor penalty of imprisonment for up to one year.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Steve Bieda (D-25)

To require House Bill 4268 to become law in order for this bill to. HB 4268 would prohibit insurance companies from giving policy premium price discounts on the basis of a customer’s credit rating.

The amendment failed 43 to 61 (details)

Amendment offered by Rep. Gary Woronchak (R-15)

To remove a court's discretion over whether to apply the penalties the law authorizes for violation.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. David Woodward (D-26)

To eliminate a provision in current law to operate a vehicle for up to 30 days in any calendar year without insurance.

The amendment failed 54 to 49 (details)

Passed in the House 67 to 40 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 13, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions