Bill Text: MI HCR0029 | 2019-2020 | 100th Legislature | Engrossed
Bill Title: A concurrent resolution opposing the enactment and enforcement of a state law, under a federal mandate, that requires the suspension or revocation or the delay of issuance or reinstatement, of a driver's license to an individual convicted of a drug offense.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-12-15 - Adopted By Senate - Referred To The Clerk For Record [HCR0029 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2019-HCR0029-Engrossed.html
As adopted by senate, December 10, 2020
house concurrent resolution no. 29
Rep. LaFave offered the following concurrent resolution:
Whereas, Under 23 USC 159, the United States Secretary of Transportation is directed to withhold a percentage of a state's highway-related funds unless the state enacts and enforces a law that requires the suspension or revocation or the delay of issuance or reinstatement, of a driver's license to an individual convicted of a violation of the federal Controlled Substances Act or another drug offense; and
Whereas, A state may still receive funding if the state legislature and governor formally oppose the enactment or enforcement of a state law mandated under 23 USC 159. The governor must submit to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation a written certification stating her opposition and that the legislature has adopted a resolution expressing its opposition; and
Whereas, After considering the mandates under 23 USC 159, the Michigan Legislature determines that the enactment and enforcement of a state law under 23 USC 159 may not be consistent with the policy goals of this state; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we oppose the enactment and enforcement of a state law, under a federal mandate, that requires the suspension or revocation or the delay of issuance or reinstatement, of a driver's license to an individual convicted of a violation of the federal Controlled Substances Act or another drug offense; and be it further
Resolved, That we urge the Governor to submit a written certification to the United States Secretary of Transportation stating the Governor's opposition to such a state law along with this resolution; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor.
