2011 Senate Bill 756 / 2012 Public Act 592

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Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 13, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Howard Walker (R-37)

To prohibit an individual with a temporary drivers permit or a level 1 or 2 graduated licensing status (new drivers age 17 years younger) from operating a motor vehicle while using a hands-on cell phone.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Jan. 25, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.

Referred to the Committee on Environment, Energy, and Technology

Feb. 29, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S­3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 14, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 15, 2012

Passed in the Senate 28 to 10 (details)

Received in the House

March 15, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Dec. 14, 2012

Passed in the House 74 to 33 (details)

To prohibit an individual with a temporary drivers permit or a level 1 or 2 graduated licensing status (new drivers age 17 years younger) from operating a motor vehicle while using a hands-on cell phone.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2012