2011 House Bill 4416 / Public Act 115

Authorize county enforcement of traffic laws on private road

Introduced in the House

March 15, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Frank Foster (R-107)

To allow counties to enter into a contract with the owner of a private road to enforce traffic regulations there. Under current law, only cities, townships and villages have this authority.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 28, 2011

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 10, 2011

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 12, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

June 29, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 30, 2011

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To allow counties to enter into a contract with the owner of a private road to enforce traffic regulations there. Under current law, only cities, townships and villages have this authority.

Motion to reconsider by Sen. Arlan Meekhof (R-30)

The vote by which the bill was passed, so a Senator who missed the first vote can vote.

The motion passed by voice vote

Received

To allow counties to enter into a contract with the owner of a private road to enforce traffic regulations there. Under current law, only cities, townships and villages have this authority.

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

July 20, 2011