2007 Senate Bill 530 / 2008 Public Act 27

Revise snowmobile noise level standards

Introduced in the Senate

May 24, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

To add to the existing snowmobile noise level standards a provision establishing that for a stationary snowmobile the noise emission may not exceed 88 decibels, as measured using the SAE J2567 stationary snowmobile sound test procedure. This is the current industry standard.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

June 21, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 26, 2007

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

June 27, 2007

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 27, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

Dec. 4, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 21, 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

Amendment offered by Rep. Joel Sheltrown (D-103)

To revise the maximum noise exception allowed for racing snowmobilies on race courses to only allow the exception if the local government does not prohibit it.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 103 to 5 (details)

To add to the existing snowmobile noise level standards a provision establishing that for a stationary snowmobile the noise emission may not exceed 88 decibels, as measured using the SAE J2567 stationary snowmobile sound test procedure. This is the current industry standard.

Received in the Senate

Feb. 26, 2008

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

Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

March 13, 2008