2005 House Bill 4806 / 2006 Public Act 549

Authorize traffic law enforcement on private roads

Introduced in the House

May 18, 2005

Introduced by Rep. John Stakoe (R-44)

To authorize the enforcement of Michigan traffic laws on all private roads and parking lots that are publicly accessible, if signs meeting the requirements of the uniform manual of traffic control devices are posted on it. Under current law a local government can contract with the person in charge of a private road or parking lot to enforce traffic laws.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 8, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy

Sept. 7, 2006

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 14, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 29, 2006

Amendment offered by Rep. Daniel Acciavatti (R-32)

To authorize the use by the Secretary of State of the revenue that goes into various state funds to cover its expenses in the collection of that revenue.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 4 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 30, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 6, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 12, 2006

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

To authorize the enforcement of Michigan traffic laws on all private roads and parking lots that are publicly accessible, if signs meeting the requirements of the uniform manual of traffic control devices are posted on it. Under current law a local government can contract with the person in charge of a private road or parking lot to enforce traffic laws.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 28, 2006