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Governor finishes sifting through the pile of bills left by the legislature

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder.
Courtesy of Governor Snyder's office
Governor Rick Snyder

Michigan has about 150 new laws. Governor Rick Snyder finished going through a pile of bills that were sent to him before the Legislature went on its summer break.

The new laws range from getting rid of out-of-date laws to license plates. And several bills involve how to drive. Starting in September, drivers will have to give bicyclists at least three feet of space while passing.

“This is really important to protect bicyclists and other vulnerable roadway users,” said Snyder spokeswoman, Tanya Baker.

The law also requires driver’s education curriculum to include at least one hour of class time on motorcyclists, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other “vulnerable roadway users.” It’s not the only change to driver’s education. Another new law requires training on what to do if you’re pulled over by police.

Baker said Snyder was especially excited to sign some skilled trades legislation. The Marshall Plan for Talent will put 100 million dollars toward more technical skills training and equipment in schools.   

Before becoming the newest Capitol reporter for the Michigan Public Radio Network, Cheyna Roth was an attorney. She spent her days fighting it out in court as an assistant prosecuting attorney for Ionia County. Eventually, Cheyna took her investigative and interview skills and moved on to journalism. She got her masters at Michigan State University and was a documentary filmmaker, podcaster, and freelance writer before finding her home with NPR. Very soon after joining MPRN, Cheyna started covering the 2016 presidential election, chasing after Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and all their surrogates as they duked it out for Michigan. Cheyna also focuses on the Legislature and criminal justice issues for MPRN. Cheyna is obsessively curious, a passionate storyteller, and an occasional backpacker. Follow her on Twitter at @Cheyna_R
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