2008 Senate Bill 1536 / Public Act 570

Revise reverted rail line regulations

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 23, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Jud Gilbert (R-25)

To require a local government that purchased a portion of a state-owned rail line (the Ann Arbor and Northwest Michigan system) to ensure that the portion remained viable for future rail use, except that the segment between Cadillac and Petoskey would be excluded.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Sept. 25, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 5, 2008

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

Nov. 6, 2008

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 6, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Dec. 18, 2008

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

To require a local government that purchased a portion of a state-owned rail line (the Ann Arbor and Northwest Michigan system) to ensure that the portion remained viable for future rail use, except that the segment between Cadillac and Petoskey would be excluded.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008