2015 Senate Bill 434 / 2016 Public Act 243

Authorize highway drug testing pilot program

Introduced in the Senate

July 1, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To authorize a one year pilot program in three counties of roadside drug testing, to determine whether drivers are operating vehicles while under the influence of a controlled substance by means of “oral fluid analysis” (saliva test).

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 8, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Jan. 14, 2016

Amendment offered

The amendment passed by voice vote

Jan. 20, 2016

Amendment offered by Sen. Steve Bieda (D-9)

To strip out a provision authorizing the State Police to do more pilot programs after these ones are completed.

The amendment failed 11 to 27 (details)

Passed in the Senate 28 to 10 (details)

To authorize a one year pilot program in five counties of roadside drug testing, to determine whether drivers are operating vehicles while under the influence of a controlled substance (marijuana in particular) by means of “oral fluid analysis” (saliva test).

Received in the House

Jan. 20, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 22, 2016

Reported without amendment

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

June 9, 2016

Passed in the House 70 to 37 (details)

To authorize a one year pilot program in five counties of roadside drug testing, to determine whether drivers are operating vehicles while under the influence of a controlled substance (marijuana in particular) by means of “oral fluid analysis” (saliva test).

Received in the Senate

June 9, 2016

Passed in the Senate 27 to 10 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 23, 2016