2015 Senate Bill 333 / 2016 Public Act 358

Suspend drivers license for third “minor in possession” violation

Introduced in the Senate

May 14, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To suspend the drivers license of a minor for a third violation of the state minor-in-possession of alcohol law.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 11, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 3, 2016

Passed in the Senate 36 to 2 (details)

To only suspend the drivers license of a minor for a second and subsequent violation of the state minor-in-possession of alcohol law. The bill also would not require automatic license suspension for a single instance of open alcohol in a vehicle, or a minor transporting alcohol in a vehicle.

Received in the House

March 3, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Sept. 13, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 1, 2016

Substitute offered by Rep. Michael Webber (R-45)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 6, 2016

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To only suspend the drivers license of a minor for a second and subsequent violation of the state minor-in-possession of alcohol law. The bill also would not require automatic license suspension for a single instance of open alcohol in a vehicle, or a minor transporting alcohol in a vehicle.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 7, 2016

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 21, 2016