2003 House Bill 4333 / Public Act 34

Introduced in the House

March 12, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Frank Accavitti (D-42)

To increase the penalties for parking in a designated handicapped parking space. Under current law the fine can range from $50 to $100. The bill would make this a flat $150.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

May 1, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the following amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass 1. Amend page 2, line 5, after "than" by striking out "$150.00" and inserting "$100.00 or more than $250.00"..

May 6, 2003

Amendment offered

To increase the maximum fine to $250, rather than $150.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 100 to 7 (details)

To increase the penalties for parking in a designated handicapped parking space. Under current law the fine can range from $50 to $100. The bill would increase the minumum and maximum fines to $100 and $250.

Received in the Senate

May 7, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

June 5, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the following amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass: 1. Amend page 6, following line 2, by inserting: "Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect October 1, 2003.".

June 10, 2003

Amendment offered

To establish a new date on which the bill will go into effect if passed.

The amendment passed by voice vote

June 11, 2003

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To increase the penalties for parking in a designated handicapped parking space. Under current law the fine can range from $50 to $100. The bill would increase the minumum and maximum fines to $100 and $250.

Received in the House

June 18, 2003

Passed in the House 90 to 15 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 2, 2003