2019 House Bill 4792

Restrict regulations on unattended self-service gas stations

Introduced in the House

June 26, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Beau LaFave (R-108)

To prohibit state regulators from requiring unattended self-service gas stations to install measures to prevent public access, including locked dispensers, security fencing or other means. This would also subject these gas stations to state approval under rules specified in the bill.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

Oct. 3, 2019

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

May 27, 2020

Reported without amendment

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

June 3, 2020

Passed in the House 60 to 49 (details)

To prohibit state regulators from requiring unattended self-service gas stations to install measures to prevent public access, including locked dispensers, security fencing or other means. The bill would also subject these gas stations to state approval under rules specified in the bill.

Received in the Senate

June 4, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Sept. 24, 2020

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 10, 2020

Passed in the Senate 22 to 16 (details)

To prohibit state regulators from requiring unattended self-service gas stations to install measures to prevent public access, including locked dispensers, security fencing or other means. The bill would also subject these gas stations to state approval under rules specified in the bill.

Received in the House

Dec. 15, 2020

Dec. 16, 2020

Passed in the House 58 to 49 (details)

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

Vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 30, 2020