EMERGENCY RESCUE UNIT H.B. 4642 (H-2):
FLOOR SUMMARY
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House Bill 4642 (Substitute H-2 as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Representative Ed McBroom
House Committee: Transportation
Senate Committee: Transportation
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to include in the definition of "authorized emergency vehicle" the privately owned vehicles of volunteer members of an emergency rescue unit.
Under the Code, "authorized emergency vehicle" includes vehicles of the fire department, police vehicles, ambulances, and privately owned motor vehicles of volunteer or paid fire fighters if authorized by the chief of an organized fire department, or privately owned motor vehicles of volunteer or paid members of a life support agency licensed by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs if authorized by the life support agency.
The bill would include in the definition the vehicles of volunteer members of an emergency rescue unit, if authorized by the fire chief. "Emergency rescue unit" would mean an entity with training in a specialized discipline exceeding the level of training for medical first responders.
The bill also would refer to privately owned motor vehicles of fire fighters or emergency rescue unit volunteers if authorized by a county sheriff or the Director of the Michigan State Police.
MCL 257.2 Legislative Analyst: Julie Cassidy
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 10-18-11 Fiscal Analyst: Joe Carrasco
Matthew GrabowskiAnalysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. hb4642/1112