2018 House Bill 5640 / Public Act 392

Expand traffic law “train” definition to other on-track equipment

Introduced in the House

Feb. 28, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Triston Cole (R-105)

To modify the definition of “train” in traffic statutes so it applies to other on-track rail equipment.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

May 29, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 5, 2018

Passed in the House 105 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 26, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Dec. 4, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 11, 2018

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To modify the definition of “train” in traffic statutes so it applies to other on-track rail equipment.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 19, 2018