There are several bills that have potential to affect our sport.

House Bill 4411 (2009)
Vehicles; off-road; operation of an ATV on a nondesignated trail by a person over 60 years of age or a person with a disability; allow. Amends sec. 81133 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.81133).
http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2009-HB-4411

House Bill 4507 (2009)
Natural resources; other; counties eligible for operation of off-road vehicles on road shoulders; expand. Amends sec. 81131 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.81131).
http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2009-HB-4507

House Bill 5007 (2009)
Vehicles; off-road; operation of an off-road vehicle by certain individuals under the influence of or visibly impaired by alcohol or a controlled substance; prohibit. Amends secs. 81101, 81134, 81136, 81137, 81140, 81141 & 81144 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.81101 et seq.); adds sec. 81140b & repeals sec. 81135 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.81135).
http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2009-HB-5007

House Bill 5008 (2009)
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for operating ORV under influence of alcoholic liquor; revise to include operating with any amount of schedule 1 controlled substances in operator's body. Amends sec. 13g, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13g). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5007'09
http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2009-HB-5008

House Bill 5087 (2009)
Natural resources; other; definition of off-road recreation vehicle; modify. Amends sec. 81101 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.81101).
http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2009-HB-5087

House Bill 5274 (2009)
Crimes; drunk driving; repeat drunk driving offenders; establish license sanctions for DWI/sobriety court participants. Amends secs. 303, 322, 625n, 732a & 904d of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.303 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5273'09
http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2009-HB-5274

House Bill 5497 (2009)
Vehicles; registration; permanent registration sticker; provide for ORVs used for law enforcement. Amends sec. 81116 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.81116).
http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2009-hb-5497