2011 Senate Bill 35 / 2012 Public Act 80

Increase length limit on recreational vehicle-and-trailer combos

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 19, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Mike Nofs (R-19)

To increase the maximum vehicle-and-trailer combination length for recreational vehicles from 65 feet to75 feet. This would include things like pickup trucks with fifth-wheel house trailers, boat trailers, etc.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Sept. 28, 2011

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 1, 2011

Substitute offered

To adopt a version of the bill that narrows its scope to vehicles where the driver has a commercial drivers license.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 2, 2011

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To increase the maximum vehicle-and-trailer combination length for recreational vehicles from 65 feet to 75 feet, but only if the driver has a commercial drivers license. This would include things like pickup trucks with fifth-wheel house trailers, boat trailers, etc.

Received in the House

Nov. 2, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

March 15, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 22, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 28, 2012

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

April 10, 2012