MI- SB291/ helmet

[karen]

Michigan - helmet NEW

SB291: Vehicles; motorcycles; motorcycle helmet requirement; abolish under certain circumstances.
" A person less than 21 years of age operating or riding on a motorcycle shall wear a crash helmet on his or her head. A person 21 years of age or older operating or riding on a motorcycle is not required to wear a crash helmet on his or her head if he or she has had a motorcycle endorsement on his or her operator's or chauffeur's license for not less than 2 years or the person passes a motorcycle safety course conducted under section 811a or 811b."
Sponsor: Phillip Pavlov

Status: 3/24/2011 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
Bill text:
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/docume...1-SIB-0291.htm

[karen]

SB291: Vehicles; motorcycles; motorcycle helmet requirement; abolish under certain circumstances.
" A person less than 21 years of age operating or riding on a motorcycle shall wear a crash helmet on his or her head. A person 21 years of age or older operating or riding on a motorcycle is not required to wear a crash helmet on his or her head if he or she has had a motorcycle endorsement on his or her operator's or chauffeur's license for not less than 2 years or the person passes a motorcycle safety course conducted under section 811a or 811b."
Sponsor: Phillip Pavlov

Status:
6/8/2011:
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED IMMEDIATE EFFECT
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

COMMITTEE SUMMARY (Date Completed: 6-6-11)
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/docume...SFA-0291-S.pdf

FLOOR SUMMARY (Date Completed: 6-7-11)
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/docume...SFA-0291-F.pdf

Bill text:
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/docume...1-SIB-0291.pdf
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[karen]

Michigan- helmet update

SB291: Vehicles; motorcycles; motorcycle helmet requirement; abolish under certain circumstances.
" A person less than 21 years of age operating or riding on a motorcycle shall wear a crash helmet on his or her head. A person 21 years of age or older operating or riding on a motorcycle is not required to wear a crash helmet on his or her head if he or she has had a motorcycle endorsement on his or her operator's or chauffeur's license for not less than 2 years or the person passes a motorcycle safety course conducted under section 811a or 811b."
Sponsor: Phillip Pavlov

Status:
6/28/2011: REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT(S)
6/28/2011: PLACED ON ORDER OF THIRD READING
6/28/2011: RULES SUSPENDED
6/28/2011: PLACED ON IMMEDIATE PASSAGE
6/28/2011: SUBSTITUTE S-3 DEFEATED
6/28/2011: AMENDMENT(S) DEFEATED
6/28/2011: AMENDMENT(S) ADOPTED
6/28/2011: POSTPONED TEMPORARILY
6/28/2011: SUBSTITUTE S-4 ADOPTED
6/28/2011: PASSED ROLL CALL # 360 YEAS 24 NAYS 14 EXCUSED 0 NOT VOTING 0
6/28/2011: received on 06/28/2011
6/28/2011: read a first time
6/28/2011: referred to Committee on Transportation

Amendments:
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/%28S%2...-06-28-059.pdf

Page 12:
Senator Kahn offered the following amendments:
1. Amend page 2, line 1, after “head.” by inserting:
“(5)” and renumbering the remaining subsections.
2. Amend page 2, line 3, after “HEAD.” by inserting “SUBJECT TO SUBSECTION (9),”.
3. Amend page 2, following line 19, by inserting:
“(9) SUBSECTION (5) DOES NOT APPLY BEGINNING 3 YEARS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE AMENDATORY ACT THAT ADDED THIS SUBSECTION.
(10) THREE YEARS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE AMENDATORY ACT THAT ADDED SUBSECTION (9), THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH SHALL CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE COST TO THIS STATE INCURRED DUE TO HEAD INJURIES TO MOTORCYCLE OPERATORS AND PASSENGERS NOT WEARING HELMETS DURING THE PRECEDING 3 YEARS. NO LATER THAN 4 YEARS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE AMENDATORY ACT THAT ADDED SUBSECTION (9), THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH SHALL REPORT ITS FINDINGS UNDER THIS SUBSECTION TO THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON HEALTH POLICY AND TRANSPORTATION.”.
The amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Senator Kahn offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 2, line 8, after “811B” by inserting a comma and “AND HE OR SHE HAS IN EFFECT SECURITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000.00 FOR THE PAYMENT OF FIRST-PARTY MEDICAL BENEFITS PAYABLE IF HE OR SHE IS INVOLVED IN A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 3103 OF THE INSURANCE CODE OF 1956, 1956 PA 218, MCL 500.3103”.
The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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Protests: Page 20-22:
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/%28S%2...-06-28-059.pdf

Bill text:
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/docume...-SEBS-0291.htm
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[karen]

www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2011/06/abate_not_pleased_with_motorcy.html

ABATE not happy about insurance requirement added to motorcycle helmet repeal
Published: Wednesday, June 29, 2011, 10:47 AM

The Michigan Senate may have voted 24-14 to repeal the state's motorcycle helmet law but supporters of the repeal say an added insurance requirement is nothing short of excessive.

Vince Consiglio, president of the 20,000-member Michigan chapter of American Bikers Aiming Toward Education, or ABATE, said his group doesn't support the amendment requiring those who choose to ride without a helmet to purchase $100,000 in medical payment coverage.

"Not only is the insurance requirement way too high, it's unavailable from many insurance companies," Consiglio said.

Currently, medical coverage is optional, while the new requirement could cost riders who choose to not wear helmets about $1,000, according to a story from Booth's Lansing Bureau. If the law moves through the House and is signed into law by Gov. Rick Snyder, riders age 21 and older would be able to ride motorcycles without a helmet.

For 42 years Michigan law has required riders to wear an approved U.S. Department of Transportation helmet when riding on public roads. There are 20 other states with laws requiring all bikers to wear helmets.

Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Twp., fought for $250,000 in minimum coverage.

Consiglio said his group would fight to change the Senate's amendment when the measure moves into the House.

An independent study commissioned by ABATE found more than $1.2 billion would flow into Michigan through the sale of new motorcycles, parts, accessories and increased tourism.

[olderthandirt]

So Mi is still a helmet state?

[Berserker]

Ya. They tried under the last governor to abolish it, but she vetoed it. She said would repeal concealed carry, but luckily didn't

They have a Rep now, so it may happen. Dunno. Would help tourism in the UP.

For awhile tickets were supposedly getting thrown out, and not even written, due to the vagueness of the law in define a proper helmet. But I haven't heard about this in a few years. But I am not up there either.

[Pacemaker]

Bad news...Maybe next time

Letters: Keep motorcycle helmets mandatory in Michigan | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

[racingfuel]

the bill is on his desk and awaiting his sig. he has 14 days to either sign it or veto it, or do nothing with it. i really hope it gets signed. would be great for tourism, and i wont have to woryy about riding lidless (as i do now) and risk getting a ticket

[karen]

DEADLINE: TOMORROW



Sent to you at the request of ABATE of Michigan

From: Vince Consiglio, President, ABATE of Michigan
RE: “Call to Action” Motorcycle Helmet Law Modification in Michigan

ABATE of Michigan would like the help of all motorcyclists in their fight for freedom. Senate Bill 291 passed the Michigan Senate with a 24 YES vote to 14 NO vote in late June. We want to thank all those activists who sent a post card to Governor Snyder over the summer. SB 291 passed the Michigan House of Representatives with a 69 YES to 39 NO on November 2nd. SB 291 passed a concurrence vote on 3-28-2012 and has been sent to Governor Snyder. Governor Snyder prides himself on being all about business and helping business. Please urge Governor Snyder to sign SB 291. He has 14 days to sign or veto. If no action is taken after 14 days it becomes law.

MAIL to : Governor Rick Snyder

State Capital
P.O. Box 30013
Lansing, Michigan 48909
(517) 373-3400
e-mail Rick.snyder@michigan.gov

Thanks for helping us in our efforts.

Thanks again,

Vince Consiglio President, ABATE of Michigan
ABATE of Michigan, Inc.