4707: COMMITTEE SUMMARY (3-8-04) - VOLUNTEER PARKING ENFORCEMENT

VOLUNTEER PARKING ENFORCEMENT H.B. 4707: COMMITTEE SUMMARY

House Bill 4707 (as passed by the House)
Sponsor: Representative Joanne Voorhees
House Committee: Transportation
Senate Committee: Transportation

Date Completed: 3-8-04

CONTENT
The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to allow an authorized volunteer to issue a citation to a person parked in a clearly identified access aisle or access lane immediately adjacent to a space designated for parking by persons with disabilities. Under the Code, a law enforcement agency or local unit of government already may implement and administer a program to authorize people other than law enforcement officers to issue citations for parking illegally in a spot for the disabled or blocking access to a fire lane.

MCL 257.675d Legislative Analyst: Julie Koval

FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Fiscal Analyst: Bruce Baker

Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. hb4707/0304