2007 House Bill 4469 / 2008 Public Act 297

Expand workzone penalties

Introduced in the House

March 15, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Barb Byrum (D-67)

To establish sentencing guidelines for the expanded scope of the <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2003-HB-5173">law</a> establishing strict penalties for certain traffic violations in a highway work zone proposed by House Bill 4468.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Oct. 25, 2007

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 30, 2007

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 1, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Sept. 10, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 23, 2008

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To establish sentencing guidelines for the expanded scope of the <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2003-HB-5173">law</a> establishing strict penalties for certain traffic violations in a highway work zone proposed by House Bill 4468.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Oct. 8, 2008