2003 Senate Bill 842 / 2004 Public Act 25

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Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 13, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Tony Stamas (R-36)

To prohibit purchasing, selling, possessing, or using a mobile infrared transmitter, which is a device that emits an infrared beam with the capability of changing a traffic light to green. Penalties for illegal possession of such a device would be up to 90 days in jail and a $5,000 fine; for sale or purchase up to two-years and a $10,000; up to five-years and $10,000 for use which results in an accident; and up to two-years and a $10,000 fine for use which results in a death.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Dec. 4, 2003

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 9, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which incorporates technical changes that do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described. The substitute was amended to clarify that the penalties would not apply to the drivers of authorized emergency service vehicles in the course of providing emergency service, or to a mail order delivery person who delivers the device.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 10, 2003

Amendment offered by Sen. Liz Brater (D-18)

To reduce the maximum fines proposed by the bill.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 34 to 2 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 10, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Feb. 12, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 19, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes that do not affect its substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

To prohibit purchasing, selling, possessing, or using a mobile infrared transmitter, which is a device that emits an infrared beam with the capability of changing a traffic light to green. Penalties for illegal possession of such a device would be up to 90 days in jail and a $5,000 fine; for sale or purchase up to two-years and a $10,000; up to five-years and $10,000 for use which results in an accident; and up to two-years and a $10,000 fine for use which results in a death.

Received in the Senate

Feb. 24, 2004

Feb. 26, 2004

Passed in the Senate 34 to 1 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

March 15, 2004