2024 Senate Bill 771

Vehicles: other; operation of golf carts on streets and county roads in certain municipalities; allow.

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 657a (MCL 257.657a), as amended by 2018 PA 139.

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The legislation allows smaller municipalities to permit golf cart operations on their streets, sets safety and operational requirements, and outlines the process for local governments to request state authorization for golf cart use on certain highways.

Introduced in the Senate

March 7, 2024

Introduced by Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-12)

Referred to the Committee on Local Government

June 11, 2024

Reported with substitute S-1

June 12, 2024

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

June 18, 2024

Reported with substitute S-1

Substitute S-1 concurred in by voice vote

June 20, 2024

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 20, 2024

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance