2016 Senate Bill 997 / Public Act 334

Authorize (restricted) driverless vehicles on Michigan highways

Introduced in the Senate

May 25, 2016

Introduced by Sen. Rebekah Warren (D-18)

To authorize a government “mobility research center" operated under an agreement between the state, a local government, and a university for purposes of planning, construction, operation, upgrade or financing of a facility for testing advanced transportation systems, driverless cars. The bill is part of a package comprised of Senate Bills 995 to 998 that would create regulations autonomous vehicle activities.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and International Investment

Sept. 6, 2016

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 7, 2016

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 7, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Communications and Technology

Sept. 20, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 10, 2016

Passed in the House 105 to 2 (details)

To authorize a government “mobility research center" operated under an agreement between the state, a local government, and a university for purposes of planning, construction, operation, upgrade or financing of a facility for testing advanced transportation systems, driverless cars. The bill is part of a package comprised of Senate Bills 995 to 998 that would create regulations autonomous vehicle activities.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 10, 2016

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

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

Motion to reconsider by Sen. Mike Kowall (R-15)

The vote by which the bill was passee.

The motion passed by voice vote

Received

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 8, 2016