2018 Senate Bill 981 / Public Act 424

Revise carnival ride inspection detail

Introduced in the Senate

May 3, 2018

Introduced by Sen. Joe Hune (R-22)

To require (rather than allow) the state to hire carnival-amusement ride inspectors, and repeal a provision that the chief ride inspector be licensed here as a professional engineer. The bill would instead require the individual to be “qualified in engineering and training”.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

June 7, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 12, 2018

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 12, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

Nov. 28, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 12, 2018

Passed in the House 78 to 31 (details)

To require (rather than allow) the state to hire carnival-amusement ride inspectors, and repeal a provision that the chief ride inspector be licensed here as a professional engineer. The bill would instead require the individual to be “qualified in engineering and training”.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 19, 2018