2006 House Bill 6663 / Public Act 595

Revise truck driver maximum work day law

Introduced in the House

Nov. 28, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Philip LaJoy (R-21)

To prohibit truck drivers operating within the borders of Michigan only, and engaged in seasonal construction-related activities, from driving more than 12 hours in a day, or being on duty for more than 16 hours (including non-driving time).

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Nov. 29, 2006

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 30, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that does not limit its scope to drivers "engaged in seasonal construction-related activities".

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 5, 2006

Substitute offered by Rep. Philip LaJoy (R-21)

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

Passed in the House 93 to 12 (details)

To prohibit truck drivers operating within the borders of Michigan only from driving more than 12 hours in a day, or being on duty for more than 16 hours (including non-driving time).

Received in the Senate

Dec. 6, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Dec. 13, 2006

Reported without amendment

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

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

Passed in the Senate 36 to 2 (details)

To prohibit truck drivers operating within the borders of Michigan only from driving more than 12 hours in a day, or being on duty for more than 16 hours (including non-driving time).

Received in the House

Dec. 14, 2006

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

Passed in the House 99 to 3 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 30, 2006