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MI HB6377

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/19/2010

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Lori

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expands the "City Motor Vehicle Racing Act of 1981" to apply to all municipalities (counties, cities, villages, and townships) instead of cities only.

  • Allows municipalities to issue permits for motor vehicle racing events sanctioned by nationally or internationally recognized racing organizations on highways, streets, or airports within their jurisdiction.

  • Requires permit applicants to demonstrate adequate insurance, security, and facilities to protect public health and safety before a municipality can issue a permit.

  • Permits municipalities to charge reasonable fees for permit issuance and to temporarily close roads, reroute traffic, and waive ordinances and traffic regulations for racing events.

  • Grants immunity from liability to both the municipality issuing the permit and the state for any damages resulting from the racing event.

Legislative Description

Local government; other; city motor vehicle racing act of 1981; expand to include counties, townships, and villages. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 & 11 of 1981 PA 178 (MCL 257.1701 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6378'10, HB 6379'10, HB 6380'10, HB 6381'10

Local government, other

Last Action

Referred To Second Reading

8/24/2010

Committee Referrals

Tourism, Outdoor Recreation And Natural Resources8/19/2010

Full Bill Text

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