2011 Senate Bill 353 / 2012 Public Act 543

Ban driving under influence of any intoxicant

Introduced in the Senate

May 3, 2011

Introduced by Sen. David Robertson (R-26)

To establish a new definition of "operating while intoxicated” that would include driving under the influence of any intoxicant whether or not it is specifically named in the law.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 15, 2011

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 28, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 29, 2012

Substitute offered by Sen. David Robertson (R-26)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 29, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 12, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 13, 2012

Amendment offered

To revise the wording of one provision.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 101 to 9 (details)

To establish a new definition of "operating while intoxicated” that would include driving under the influence of any intoxicant whether or not it is specifically named in the law.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 13, 2012

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2012