2007 Senate Bill 59 / Public Act 221

Investigate alternatives to fuel taxes

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 24, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Jud Gilbert (R-25)

To require the governor to establish an alternative road funding task force made of representatives of certain specified interest groups to examine and suggest or recommend alternative user pay methods that are different from fuel taxes, such as mileage fees, toll roads, and congestion pricing. Also, to require the naming of a citizens advisory committee made of representatives of certain specified interest groups to comment on the other group’s work.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

March 28, 2007

Reported without amendment

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

April 17, 2007

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

April 18, 2007

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

Received in the House

April 18, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Dec. 6, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 11, 2007

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that does not include the state Department of Transportation on a citizens advisory committee the bill proposes.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Hoon-Yung Hopgood (D-22)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that makes the appointments to the proposed task force subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Hoon-Yung Hopgood (D-22)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details of the bill.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 104 to 1 (details)

To require the governor to establish an alternative road funding task force made of representatives of certain specified interest groups to examine and suggest or recommend alternative user pay methods that are different from fuel taxes, such as mileage fees, toll roads, and congestion pricing. Also, to require the naming of a citizens advisory committee made of representatives of certain specified interest groups to comment on the other group’s work.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 12, 2007

Dec. 13, 2007

Substitute offered by Sen. Jud Gilbert (R-25)

To remove a provision requiring the legislative auditor general to review and comment on the recommended work program developed by the Department of Transportation in order to assist the citizens advisory committee.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 32 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 13, 2007

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

Passed in the House 103 to 3 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 27, 2007