2009 Senate Bill 490 / Public Act 71

Self-insure Mackinac Bridge

Introduced in the Senate

April 29, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Jud Gilbert (R-25)

To allow the Mackinac Bridge Authority to self-insure the bridge, and to maintain a reserve fund of at least $1 million. Larger losses would be paid out of state transportation tax revenue.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

May 6, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 13, 2009

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 13, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

June 3, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 25, 2009

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To allow the Mackinac Bridge Authority to self-insure the bridge, and to maintain a reserve fund of at least $1 million. Larger losses would be paid out of state transportation tax revenue.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 9, 2009