Introduced
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To define and allow on public sidewalks "electric personal assistive mobility devices" (the "Segway Human Transporter").
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Tourism
Substitute offered
To allow local governments to regulate but not ban the use of the devices, add certain safety equipment requirements and limits on their use, and prohibit their use on Mackinac Island.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To allow local governments to regulate the use of the devices on the basis of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of citizens.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To allow local governments to prohibit the use of the devices on a pedestrian walkway adjacent to a waterfront.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 21 to 15 (details)
To define and allow on public sidewalks "electric personal assistive mobility devices" (the "Segway Human Transporter"). The bill would allow local governments to regulate but not to ban the use of the device on sidewalks, except they could be banned on a pedestrian walkway adjacent to a waterfront. The devices would be prohibited on Mackinac Island.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates technical changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
To allow a local government to ban the Segway devices in a historical district.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To allow a local government to ban the Segway devices in their downtown or central business district.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Substitute offered
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To reconsider the vote by which the House did not adopt the amendment offered by Rep. Cassis that would allow a local government to ban the Segway devices in their downtown or central business district.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To allow a local government to ban the Segway devices in their downtown or central business district.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To prohibit riding the Segway device more than two abreast except on a path or part of a roadway set aside for the exclusive use bicycles, mopeds, or motorcycles.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To allow motorized scooters with wheels less than 14 inches on sidewalks, and prohibit the use of the Segway device by persons under age 14 on roads or sidewalks.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To allow the use of electric bicycles on streets and sidwalks by persons age 15 and above.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To allow Department of Natural Resources to ban the Segway devices on lands under their control.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 90 to 9 (details)
To define and allow on public sidewalks "electric personal assistive mobility devices" (the "Segway Human Transporter"). The bill would allow local governments to regulate but not ban the use of the device on sidewalks, except they could ban them on a "designated trail" in their downtown or central business district, in a historical district, or on a pedestrian walkway adjacent to a waterfront. The Department of Natural Resources could ban them on land under its control, the devices would be prohibited on Mackinac Island.
Passed in the Senate 25 to 11 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
