CARNIVAL-AMUSEMENT RIDE OPERATION                                              H.B. 5134 (H-1):

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                     REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

House Bill 5134 (Substitute H-1 as reported without amendment)

Sponsor:  Representative Greg VanWoerkom

House Committee:  Regulatory Reform

                             Ways and Means

Senate Committee:  Regulatory Reform

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Carnival-Amusement Safety Act to do the following:

-- Allow an individual to operate a carnival-amusement ride if he or she were at least 16 years of age.

-- Prohibit the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs from promulgating a rule that required an individual to be more than 16 years of age to operate a carnival-amusement ride.

-- Prohibit an individual from operating a carnival-amusement ride unless he or she had certain training.

MCL 408.660                                                         Legislative Analyst:  Stephen Jackson

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would not have a significant fiscal impact on State or local government. A person who violates the Act is guilty of a misdemeanor; this would apply to the bill's provisions, as well. Any misdemeanors resulting from the bill could increase costs related to law enforcement, including jail and court costs. However, the number of violations that would be investigated and prosecuted likely would be low and would not have an appreciable fiscal impact on the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs or local units of government. Any fine revenue would go to local libraries.

Date Completed:  6-25-20                                        Fiscal Analyst:  Elizabeth Raczkowski

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.