2020 Senate Bill 1215 / Public Act 353

Authorize local government bridge operation deals with developers

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 12, 2020

Introduced by Sen. Ken Horn (R-32)

To establish rules for a city that contracts with a private developer (a “public-private partnership”) to build and operate a toll bridge for as long as 75 years. This is said to be focused on Bay City.

Referred to the Committee on Economic and Small Business Development

Dec. 3, 2020

Reported without amendment

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

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 8, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Dec. 15, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the House 94 to 15 (details)

To establish rules for a city that contracts with a private developer (a “public-private partnership”) to build and operate a toll bridge for as long as 75 years. This is said to be focused on Bay City.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 30, 2020