2003 House Bill 5319 / 2004 Public Act 384

Transfer more fuel tax money to local bridge projects

Introduced in the House

Nov. 13, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Tom Casperson (R-108)

To revise the distribution of fuel tax proceeds which are dedicated for local and state bridge repair and construction projects, so as to increase the share which goes to local governments.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

March 25, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 1, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes that do not affect its substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 20, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Sept. 29, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that phases in the funding distribution change over two years, establishes a local bridge authority and seven regional bridge councils comprised of certain specified local officials, and requires a portion of the new local bridge money to be used for large bridge repairs and emergencies as determined by the local bridge authority.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To revise the distribution of fuel tax proceeds which are dedicated for local and state bridge repair and construction projects, so as to increase the share which goes to local governments. See Senate substitute for more details.

Received in the House

Sept. 29, 2004

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Oct. 12, 2004