Legislation for 2010

All legislation introduced in 2009 is still valid for the calendar year of 2010.  Here is an updated listing of bills important to ABATE Members.

Helmet Bills:

HB4028, introduced on 1/22/09 by Representative Richard LeBlanc (D) to amend Michigan"s mandatory helmet law to allow a rider to choose whether or not to wear a helmet while riding motorcycles.  This bill is a "clean" bill and does not impose experience requirements, or any requirements for fees or added insurance.  Still in Committee of Regulatory Reform as of 1/25/2010.

HB4747, also introduced 3/21/09 by Richard LeBlanc.  Also a clean bill with no fees, insurance etc.  Update as of 3/25/10: The House of Representatives passed HB 4747 which repeals the motorcycle helmet law.  The vote was 63 to 46.  There were two amendments added to it.
    1. Must be over 21
    2. Must show proof of Insurance of $20,000

Here is the roll call for this vote. 

HB4907, introduced 5/12/09 by Richard LeBlanc.  Requires fees for permits to ride without helmets.  Referred to Committee of Regulatory Reform where it still is as of 1/25/2010.

HB5254, introduced 8/19/09 by Kim Meltzer.  Clean bill with no fees/added insurance.  Referred to Committee of Regulatory Reform where it still is as of 1/25/2010.

HB4138, introduced 2/4/09 by Kathy Angerer (D).  Requires any motorcyclist who chooses to ride without a helmet to acquire additional personal injury protection insurance (PIP) before riding without a helmet.  Still in Committee of Regulatory Reform as of 1/25/2010.

Catastrophic Claims Bills:

SB160 and HB4471 

These bills mandate the MCCA adhere to the Open Meetings Act, and the Freedom of Information Act.

            HB4471 � Passed the House on 4/1/09.  On 4/2/09 � Referred to Senate Committee on Economic Development & Regulatory Reform, where it is still as of 1/25/2010.  Also, 4471 is tie-barred to HB4427 (Rep Kate Segel introduced) which adds a yearly audit component to the legislation.  HB4427 also passed house on 4/1/09 and also referred to Senate Committee on Economic Development & Regulatory Reform, where it still is as of 1/25/2010.

            SB160 � Still in Senate Committee of Economic Development & Regulatory Reform. 

 SB161 and HB4429

These two bills allow for the appointment of members of the public to the MCCA board. 

            HB4429 � Passed House on 4/1/09 and referred to Senate Committee on Economic Development & Regulatory Reform � still there.

            SB161 � Still in Senate Committee on Economic Development & Regulatory Reform. 

HB4425

This bill mandates an insurance company keep track of, and submit yearly, a kind of expense report to the state, outlining all expenses paid out for different types of claims, how much they assessed and received from their customers for the MCCA, and how much of the claims they paid out were reimbursed by the MCCA. 

            As of 1/25/2010 still in House Committee on Insurance. 

HB4426

This bill mandates a yearly, independent audit for the MCCA, conducted by an independent auditor.  Passed by the House on 4/1/09 and then referred to Senate Committee on Economic Development & Regulatory Reform.  Still there as of 1/25/2010.

For further information on all legislation listed on this page, go to the following:

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/%28S%28q3yz3j55safqzeufv5sr2w2s%29%29/mileg.aspx?page=Home

and type in the Bill Number listed on the page.