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MI HCR0029

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

12/15/2020

Primary Sponsor

Beau LaFave

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Opposes enactment and enforcement of state laws requiring driver's license suspension or revocation for drug offense convictions as mandated by 23 USC 159.

  • References federal law allowing states to avoid highway funding withholding if the state legislature and governor formally oppose the federal mandate through legislative resolution and written certification.

  • Urges the Governor to submit written certification to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation opposing the drug-related license suspension mandate, accompanied by this resolution.

  • Determines that Michigan's policy goals may not align with the federal requirement for automatic license suspension tied to drug convictions.

Legislative Description

A concurrent resolution opposing the enactment and enforcement of a state law, under a federal mandate, that requires the suspension or revocation or the delay of issuance or reinstatement, of a driver's license to an individual convicted of a drug offense.

Last Action

Adopted By Senate - Referred To The Clerk For Record

12/15/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Public Safety9/29/2020
Judiciary9/1/2020

Full Bill Text

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