Legislative Review 2001
NEW LAWS THAT PASSED
Pick-up Trucks
House Bill 4392, this legislation does not permit a person less than 18 years of age to ride in the open bed of a pickup truck at a speed greater than 15 miles per hour, except if you’re a part of a parade, a farm worker, construction worker, or emergency search and rescue unit.
Status: Goes into effect March 28, 2001
The Motorcyclists of ABATE & District 14 were the only lobbying groups fighting to keep adults from losing their right to be transported in the back of a pickup truck.
Motorcycle Seizure
Senate Bill 1012, this bill would require law enforcement and local police to secure and transport a motorcycle in a manner and to a place that will protect it from damage AND limit detention of suspected of being stolen motorcycles to 30 days after the date of seizure.
Status: Goes into effect March 28, 2001
This law only applies to suspicious motorcycles. Should your bike be impounded for any other reason it is still at the mercy of whatever the police officer calls for.
NEW LEGISLATION / IN THE WORKS
Motorcycle Safety Coordinator
Senate Bill 41, this bill, sponsored by Senator Loren Bennett, would require a designated state coordinator as a full time position. The state coordinator would be responsible for performing annual inspections of motorcycle course sites.
Supports: ABATE/ AMA District #14/ AAA
Opposes: Board of EducationStatus: Presently in the Senate Transportation Committee. Sen. Bennett is trying to force the Dept of Education to do their job and comply with the existing law which will eliminate the need for this bill. We are meeting with him on a regular basis. Contact his office to thank him for his support (517) 373-3750.
Supports: ABATE/ AMA District #14/ AAA
Motorcycle Helmet Repeal Bill
HB 4823 This bill, sponsored by Rep. Gene DeRossett, will allow adults 21 years of age or older who have successfully completed a motorcycle safety course and adults 21 and older who been licensed to operate a motorcycle for 2 years to ride without a helmet. Contact Rep DeRossett's office to thank him for his support (517) 373-0828.
Status: Passed out of the House Transportation Committee on June 6. Contact your State Representative NOW. Rep. DeRossett wants to vote the bill out of the House BEFORE the summer recess.
Supports: ABATE of Mi. and AMA District #14
Opposes: AAA, the Insurance Lobby, & most of the ANTI-personal freedom and responsibility groups that you can name!