2011 Senate Bill 809 / 2012 Public Act 306

Clarify “sobriety court” eligibility details

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 9, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-20)

To clarify details of whether a person charged with drunk driving or related crimes is eligible for “sobriety court,” which among other things allows a restricted license if the individual has an alcohol test locking device installed.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 24, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 5, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 6, 2012

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 7, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 20, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 27, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. John Walsh (R-19)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To clarify details of whether a person charged with drunk driving or related crimes is eligible for “sobriety court,” which among other things allows a restricted license if the individual has an alcohol test locking device installed.

Received in the Senate

Sept. 27, 2012

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Sept. 30, 2012