12/16/10-A bill has died awaiting consideration on the Senate floor that sought to allow the Michigan State Police to appoint officers with limited arrest powers for motor carrier enforcement.
Sponsored by Sen. Gerald Van Woerkom, R-Norton Shores, SB1434 would have given officers all the powers of peace officers to enforce Michigan law affecting commercial vehicles.
Motor carrier officers could also have been authorized to carry firearms.
In addition, officers would have had limited arrest powers for motor carrier enforcement and enforcing the state’s vehicle code. Misdemeanor possession of marijuana would also have been added to the list of violations for which a motor carrier officer could make a warrantless arrest.

11/19/10-A bill awaiting consideration in the Senate would allow the Michigan State Police to appoint officers with limited arrest powers for motor carrier enforcement.
Sponsored by Sen. Gerald Van Woerkom, R-Norton Shores, SB1434 would give officers all the powers of peace officers to enforce Michigan law affecting commercial vehicles.
Motor carrier officers could also be authorized to carry firearms.
In addition, officers would have limited arrest powers for motor carrier enforcement and enforcing the state’s vehicle code. Misdemeanor possession of marijuana would also be added to the list of violations for which a motor carrier officer could make a warrantless arrest.
For Senate bill status, call 517-373-2400.