Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 D cosponsors

SB 900 — Vehicles: other; operation of golf carts on streets and county roads in certain municipalities; allow. Amends sec. 657a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.657a).

Last action — referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 18, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This bill allows golf carts to be operated on certain streets and county roads.

The bill amends existing legislation to permit the operation of golf carts on designated streets and county roads in specific municipalities. This change aims to provide more flexibility in how golf carts can be used in these areas.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers commuting within these municipalities might find golf carts a convenient mode of transport.
  • Families: Families might enjoy increased recreational opportunities as golf carts can be used more freely in their communities.
  • Consumers: If you live in a designated municipality, you may be able to use golf carts for short trips on local roads.

Summary

Vehicles: other; operation of golf carts on streets and county roads in certain municipalities; allow. Amends sec. 657a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.657a).

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

8 added · 7 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 900 adds specific lines to clarify its provisions while removing some previously included lines. This change is important because it aims to make the bill more straightforward and easier to understand, ensuring that the intended message and regulations are clear for all stakeholders. Clearer legislation can help improve compliance and enhance the overall effectiveness of the bill.

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SENATE BILL NO.
SB-900, As Passed Senate, June 18, 2026 SENATE BILL NO.
A township having a population of JJR S06781'26_SB0900_INTR_1 ft6obi 1 fewer than 30,000 65,000 individuals based upon on the 2010 most recent federal decennial census may by resolution, unless disapproved by the county board of commissioners under subsection (3), allow the operation of golf carts on the streets of that township, subject to the requirements of this section.
A township having a population of JJR S06781'26_SB900_APS_1 4pazdn 1 fewer than 30,000 65,000 individuals based upon on the 2010 most recent federal decennial census may by resolution, unless disapproved by the county board of commissioners under subsection (3), allow the operation of golf carts on the streets of that township, subject to the requirements of this section.
JJR S06781'26_SB0900_INTR_1 ft6obi 1 (6) The operator of a golf cart shall comply with the signal requirements of section 648 that apply to the operation of a vehicle.
JJR S06781'26_SB900_APS_1 4pazdn 1 (6) The operator of a golf cart shall comply with the signal requirements of section 648 that apply to the operation of a vehicle.
If the state transportation department grants a request in whole or in part under this JJR S06781'26_SB0900_INTR_1 ft6obi 1 subsection, the local unit of government that submitted the request may adopt an ordinance authorizing the operation of golf carts on the state trunk line highway that was the subject of the request.
If the state transportation department grants a request in whole or in part under this JJR S06781'26_SB900_APS_1 4pazdn 1 subsection, the local unit of government that submitted the request may adopt an ordinance authorizing the operation of golf carts on the state trunk line highway that was the subject of the request.
The notice shall must be in writing and sent by first-class United States mail or personally JJR S06781'26_SB0900_INTR_1 ft6obi 1 delivered not less than 30 days before the adoption of the rule or order closing the state trunk line highway.
The notice shall must be in writing and sent by first-class United States mail or personally JJR S06781'26_SB900_APS_1 4pazdn 1 delivered not less than 30 days before the adoption of the rule or order closing the state trunk line highway.
(17) A person An individual operating a golf cart or who is a JJR S06781'26_SB0900_INTR_1 ft6obi 1 passenger in a golf cart is not required to wear a crash helmet.
(17) A person An individual operating a golf cart or who is a JJR S06781'26_SB900_APS_1 4pazdn 1 passenger in a golf cart is not required to wear a crash helmet.
JJR S06781'26_SB0900_INTR_1 ft6obi (g) A horn that complies with section 706.
JJR S06781'26_SB900_APS_1 4pazdn (g) A horn that complies with section 706.
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Final Page JJR S06781'26_SB900_APS_1 4pazdn
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Action History

  1. referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASSED ROLL CALL # 136 YEAS 35 NAYS 1 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0

Passed 35 Yea · 1 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 16002
Democrat 19100
Total 35102
% of votes cast 92%3%0%5%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Chedrick Greene Democrat Nay
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Yea
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Yea
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Not Voting
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Yea
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Yea
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Yea
Kevin Daley Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Yea
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Yea
Rick Outman Republican Yea
Roger Hauck Republican Yea
Roger Victory Republican Not Voting
Ruth Johnson Republican Yea
Thomas Albert Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 900 do?
Vehicles: other; operation of golf carts on streets and county roads in certain municipalities; allow. Amends sec. 657a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.657a).
Who sponsors SB 900?
SB 900 is sponsored by Kevin Hertel (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 900?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 18, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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