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House Bill 5287

Sponsor:  Rep. Richard LeBlanc

Committee:  Judiciary

Complete to 3-30-10

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5287 AS INTRODUCED 9-2-09

Currently, the Michigan Vehicle Code prohibits a police officer from being required to issue a certain number of citations for traffic offenses under the code or local ordinances substantially similar to the code, including parking or standing violations.  However, an exception is provided if the issuance of citations is a part of an officer’s performance evaluation system, and the issuance of citations is not given any greater consideration than any other factor in the evaluation of an officer’s performance.  In the absence of a performance evaluation system, the issuance of citations cannot be given any greater consideration than any other factor in an officer’s performance evaluation.

House Bill 5287 would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to eliminate the exception described above and to revise the provision. 

Under the bill, a police officer could not be required to issue a predetermined or specified number of citations for violations of the state vehicle code or local ordinances, including parking or standing violations.  A police officer’s performance evaluation system could not require a predetermined or specified number of citations to be issued.

MCL 257.750

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have no fiscal implications for the state or local units of government.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Susan Stutzky

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Jan Wisniewski

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.