2005 House Bill 5494 / 2006 Public Act 107

Update school bus law

Introduced in the House

Dec. 8, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Phil Pavlov (R-81)

To modify and update the law regulating school buses, including inspections, driver licensure standards and testing, vehicle standards, and more. This would bring the law into conformity with federal laws and rules, as well as with the Michigan Vehicle Code.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Jan. 24, 2006

Reported without amendment

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

Feb. 1, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 3, 2006

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 7, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

March 1, 2006

Reported without amendment

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

March 2, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 7, 2006

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To modify and update the law regulating school buses, including inspections, driver licensure standards and testing, vehicle standards, and more. This would bring the law into conformity with federal laws and rules, as well as with the Michigan Vehicle Code.

Received in the House

March 7, 2006

March 21, 2006

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

April 7, 2006