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2014 House Bill 5951: Regulate Uber, Lyft, etc.; preempt local bans
Introduced by Rep. Tim Kelly R-Saginaw Township on November 12, 2014
To establish a regulatory framework that would enable “transportation network companies” like Uber and Lyft to operate in this state, including a preemption on local government regulations or bans. The companies would have to get a permit from the Secretary of State and carry liability insurance as specified in the bill. Drivers would have to get a background check and be at least 21 years old. Vehicles would have to get an annual inspection by a licensed mechanic and bear signs. Riders would have be given specified information and options, with systems to protect their personal information. Street hailing and the use of cab stands by the vehicles would be prohibited.   Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Energy and Technology Committee on November 12, 2014
Reported in the House on December 4, 2014
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered by Rep. Tim Kelly R-Saginaw Township on December 10, 2014
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on December 10, 2014
Amendment offered by Rep. Bill LaVoy D-Monroe on December 10, 2014
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on December 10, 2014
Amendment offered by Rep. Andy Schor D-Lansing on December 10, 2014
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on December 10, 2014
Amendment offered by Rep. Henry Yanez D-Sterling Heights on December 10, 2014
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on December 10, 2014
Amendment offered by Rep. Tim Kelly R-Saginaw Township on December 10, 2014
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on December 10, 2014
Amendment offered by Rep. Jon Switalski D-Warren on December 10, 2014
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on December 10, 2014
Amendment offered by Rep. Ellen Lipton D-Huntington Woods on December 10, 2014
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on December 10, 2014