passengers and/or property. The protection and preservation of human life is paramount and must be
protected, as well as the safe passage and delivery of goods. The reduction in fine and sentence is too severe
and creates a vulnerability for abuse and bad actions/behaviors. Furthermore, it significantly reduces
necessary and important revenue for Michigan’s roads.”
Rep. Cole moved that House Bill No. 5697 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5697, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending
sections 40118 and 43558 (MCL 324.40118 and 324.43558), section 40118 as amended by 2017 PA 124
and section 43558 as amended by 2013 PA 108.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as
follows: