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MI HB6430

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/14/2010

Primary Sponsor

Lesia Liss

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Railroad Code of 1993 to add definitions for "high speed rail corridor," "nonmotorized trail," "notice," "order," "passive traffic control devices," and "preliminary chemical analysis" in Section 107.

  • Defines "preliminary chemical analysis" as either a preliminary chemical breath analysis or a preliminary chemical oral fluids analysis using immunochemical assay to detect alcohol or controlled substances.

  • Authorizes peace officers with probable cause to require locomotive engine operators to submit to preliminary chemical analysis for suspected violations of operating under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances.

  • Allows preliminary chemical analysis results to be used as evidence in criminal prosecution and administrative hearings, with oral fluids analysis results requiring confirmation by liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry in a department-approved laboratory.

  • Makes refusal to submit to a preliminary chemical analysis upon lawful request by a peace officer a civil infraction, while preserving requirements for additional chemical tests under existing sections.

Legislative Description

Controlled substances; other; administering preliminary chemical analysis for presence of controlled substances to operator or conductor of locomotive engine; authorize. Amends sec. 107 of 1993 PA 354 (MCL 462.107) & adds sec. 364.

Crimes, controlled substances

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 09/15/2010

9/15/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary9/14/2010

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