2004 House Bill 5801 / Public Act 336

Increase Mackinac Bridge fare scofflaw penalties

Introduced in the House

April 22, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Scott Shackleton (R-107)

To increase the penalties for failing to pay the toll when crossing Mackinac Bridge. Violators would be subject to up to 93 days in jail and a $500 fine.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 8, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 9, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes that do not affect its substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 100 to 1 (details)

To increase the penalties for failing to pay the toll when crossing Mackinac Bridge. Violators would be subject to up to 93 days in jail and a $500 fine.

Received in the Senate

June 15, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

July 14, 2004

Reported without amendment

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Reported without amendment

Aug. 4, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that reduces the proposed jail penalty from 93 days to 30 days.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To increase the penalties for failing to pay the toll when crossing Mackinac Bridge. Violators would be subject to up to 30 days in jail and a $500 fine.

Received in the House

Aug. 4, 2004

Sept. 8, 2004

Passed in the House 100 to 2 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Received

Motion to reconsider by Rep. Randy Richardville (R-56)

The motion passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Jim Howell (R-94)

To move back the date the bill goes into effect.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 104 to 2 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill, amended to move back the effective date.

Received in the Senate

Sept. 9, 2004

Sept. 14, 2004

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To concur with moving back the bill's effective date.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Sept. 22, 2004