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2007 Senate Bill 296: Regulate children’s ORV use in certain organized events
Public Act 164 of 2008
Introduced by Sen. Ron Jelinek R- on March 1, 2007
To provide an exemption for restrictions on the use of Off Road Vehicles by children if they are participating in an organized ORV riding or racing event that meets certain standards. Such an event could not be on state land, the organizer would have to have liability insurance, medical personnel present, and certain specified safety equipment and event organization standards in place.. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Transportation Committee on March 1, 2007
Reported in the Senate on March 5, 2008
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Received in the House on March 12, 2008
Referred to the House Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation Committee on March 12, 2008
Reported in the House on April 29, 2008
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the House on May 27, 2008
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on May 27, 2008
Amendment offered by Rep. Joel Sheltrown D- on June 3, 2008
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on June 3, 2008
Received in the Senate on June 10, 2008
Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on June 19, 2008