MI SB0434

Establishes a pilot program in 5 Michigan counties for roadside drug testing by certified drug recognition experts to detect controlled substance impairment in drivers violating operating under the influence laws.

Requires participating counties to have at least one law enforcement officer certified as a drug recognition expert employed by a state police post, sheriff's department, or municipal police department.

Limits pilot program duration to 1 calendar year and requires the Department of State Police to submit a report within 90 days of conclusion detailing arrests, convictions, and statistical data from the testing program.

Authorizes the Department of State Police to establish additional pilot programs in other eligible counties after the initial program concludes, subject to appropriation and legislative approval.

Becomes effective September 22, 2016, contingent upon enactment of Senate Bill 207.