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MI HB5841

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/15/2012

Primary Sponsor

Charles Moss

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "basic driver improvement course" to allow delivery via internet or classroom instruction, with or without supporting DVD material, subject to secretary of state approval.

  • Modifies eligibility requirements for individuals to avoid points on their driving record by completing a basic driver improvement course, removing restrictions on prior course completion and point thresholds.

  • Requires approved sponsors to conduct effectiveness studies every 5 years measuring the course's impact on reducing collisions and moving violations, with results reported to legislative transportation committees.

  • Establishes a $20,000 security bond requirement for course sponsors and limits secretary of state approval to only one sponsor per curriculum.

  • Creates a basic driver improvement course fund to receive fees from approved sponsors (capped at $100 per participant) to cover program administration costs.

Legislative Description

Traffic control; other; basic driver improvement course; modify eligibility requirements, allow secretary of state to revoke a sponsor's approved status, and expand approved sponsor requirements. Amends secs. 3a & 320d of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.3a & 257.320d).

State agencies (existing), state

Last Action

Per Rule 41 Re-referred To Committee On Insurance

9/11/2012

Committee Referrals

Insurance9/11/2012
Transportation8/15/2012

Full Bill Text

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