2010 Senate Bill 1196 / Public Act 262

Revise university traffic fines

Introduced in the Senate

March 3, 2010

Introduced by Sen. Alan L. Cropsey (R-33)

To establish that the civil fines imposed by state universities for parking, traffic and pedestrian ordinances would be the same as those authorized for these violations in other places. Under current law the maximum fines universities can impose are $25, and $100 for parking in disabled-only slots.

Referred to the Committee on Education

June 29, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 16, 2010

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 16, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 10, 2010

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 2, 2010

Passed in the House 65 to 34 (details)

To establish that the civil fines imposed by state universities for parking, traffic and pedestrian ordinances would be the same as those authorized for these violations in other places. Under current law the maximum fines universities can impose are $25, and $100 for parking in disabled-only slots.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 14, 2010