2007 Senate Bill 82 / 2008 Public Act 43

Expand auto child seat mandates

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 25, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Michelle McManus (R-35)

To require child safety booster seats for children between four- and eight-years old who are under 4-feet 9-inches tall and weigh less than 80 pounds.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Feb. 27, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 6, 2008

Amendment offered by Sen. Michelle McManus (R-35)

To move back the date the bill goes into effect.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 6, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

March 13, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 18, 2008

Passed in the House 99 to 9 (details)

To require child safety booster seats for children between four- and eight-years old who are under 4-feet 9-inches tall and weigh less than 80 pounds.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

March 27, 2008