2018 Senate Bill 915 / Public Act 273

Cap maximum school bus width

Introduced in the Senate

March 21, 2018

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To cap the maximum width of school buses at 102 inches, which is the same as for trailer coaches, trailers, semitrailers, truck campers and motor homes. Also, to exempt school buses from seasonal road weight restrictions.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

May 1, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 16, 2018

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 16, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

June 5, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 12, 2018

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To cap the maximum width of school buses at 102 inches, which is the same as for trailer coaches, trailers, semitrailers, truck campers and motor homes. Also, to exempt school buses from seasonal road weight restrictions.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 27, 2018