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2021 House Bill 4541: Create 'rules of the road' for streetcars, expand Detroit "Q-Line" transit police powers
Public Act 43 of 2021
Introduced by Rep. Graham Filler R-DeWitt on March 18, 2021
To establish that Detroit "Q-Line" streetcar transit police are considered full law enforcement officers. The bill would also amend the state vehicle code to add rules of the road for “streetcars” and regular vehicles that share the road with them, and also prescribe personal behavior rules for individuals who ride them (no smoking or spitting, etc.). Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Government Operations Committee on March 18, 2021
Reported in the House on April 22, 2021
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Received in the Senate on May 6, 2021
Referred to the Senate Regulatory Reform Committee on May 6, 2021
Reported in the Senate on June 17, 2021
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Received in the House on June 17, 2021
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on July 1, 2021