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SB = Senate Bill
The lower the number the earlier it was introduced.


Senate Bill 1513 (Let Detroit casinos give patrons free drinks )
Introduced by Sen. Samuel B. Thomas, III on September 18, 2008, to allow Detroit casinos to give free alcoholic drinks to patrons. http://www.michiganvotes.com/Legislation.aspx?ID=68181

SB 104 (Traffic control penalties and violations)
Introduced on January 31, 2007 by Senators Garcia and Richardville. To impose mandatory drivers license suspension and increase penalty fees for a person who commits a right-of-way violation (like failure to stop at a red light) that cause injury. Referred to the Senate Transportation Committee.
Passed the senate on December 4th by a vote of 38 to 0. Referred to the House Transportation Committee.

SB 140 (Road Rage covered in drivers ed)
Introduced on January 31, 2007 by Senator Woerkom. To mandate Road Rage training in drivers education curriculum in segment 1. To mandate that drivers education courses include training in "road rage," including its "effect on driving skills, and avoidance strategies." The term "road rage" is not defined in the bill. Referred to the Senate Transportation Committee.