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MI SB1073

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/5/2018

Primary Sponsor

Rebekah Warren

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Origin

Senate

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Removes two exclusions from the definition of "school" that previously excluded residential educational institutions and institutions where all students are transported by motor vehicle.

  • Maintains school zone speed limits at 30 minutes before and after regularly scheduled school sessions, rounded to nearest 5-minute increment, with reductions of no more than 20 mph from posted limits but not less than 25 mph.

  • Allows school superintendents to adjust timing of school zone speed limits based on actual school schedules and off-campus lunch periods.

  • Permits school superintendents to request school crossing designations on state trunk lines and county highways with 35+ mph speed limits when students must cross to attend school.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Traffic control; speed restrictions; speed restrictions in a school zone; modify definition of school. Amends sec. 627a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.627a).

Education: facilities

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Transportation

9/5/2018

Committee Referrals

Transportation9/5/2018

Full Bill Text

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