2007 House Bill 5174 / 2008 Public Act 144

Let certain military out of car leases

Introduced in the House

Sept. 6, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Gino Polidori (D-15)

To require motor vehicle leasers to let military personnel called to active duty for at least 180 days out of their lease. This would also apply to the lessee’s spouse.

Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services

Nov. 28, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security.

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security

Jan. 23, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

Feb. 13, 2008

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 House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 19, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs

May 1, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 14, 2008

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To require motor vehicle leasers to let military personnel called to active duty for at least 180 days out of their lease. This would also apply to the lessee’s spouse.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

May 28, 2008