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MI SB0176

Bill

Status

Passed

3/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Tonya Schuitmaker

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Defines ignition interlock device (BAIID) standards requiring alcohol-specific electrochemical fuel sensor technology and calibration at 0.025 grams per 210 liters of breath, with specifications meeting federal model standards as of May 8, 2013 or subsequent versions.

  • Establishes certification and approval requirements for BAIID manufacturers and service centers, including bonding, liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 aggregate), service location availability within 50 miles, and mandatory training provisions for installers and department employees.

  • Creates BAIID certified installer requirements including age 18+, valid driver's license, motor vehicle mechanic certification with BAIID specialty, criminal history clearance, and prohibits installers with alcohol-related driving convictions or felonies within 5 years.

  • Authorizes Secretary of State to suspend, revoke, or deny BAIID installer certification for violations, fraudulent acts, improper installation, or false statements, with felony penalties (5-10 years imprisonment or $5,000-$10,000 fine) for knowingly providing false information and misdemeanor penalties (up to 1 year or $1,000 fine) for negligent false information.

  • Allocates driver responsibility fee revenue starting October 1, 2015: $8,500,000 annually to fire protection fund, with $1,000,000 maximum annually to Secretary of State for BAIID program implementation and administration, with fee reductions phasing in through October 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

Crimes; intoxication or impairment; oversight for ignition interlock servicing centers; provide for department of state. Amends title & secs. 20d, 212, 304, 319, 625k, 625l & 732a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.20d et seq.) & adds sec. 625q. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0357'15

State agencies (existing): state

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0032'16 With Immediate Effect

3/9/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/4/2015

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