2005 House Bill 4602 / Public Act 45

Revise “road maintenance” definition

Introduced in the House

April 13, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Philip LaJoy (R-21)

To consider traffic signs and signal devices as capital assets in governmental accounting, rather than an expense.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

April 26, 2005

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 5, 2005

Amendment offered by Rep. Philip LaJoy (R-21)

To define "installing traffic signs and signal devices" as roadway system "preservation," rather than "routine maintenance".

The amendment passed by voice vote

May 10, 2005

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 11, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

May 19, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 24, 2005

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

May 25, 2005

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To consider traffic signs and signal devices as capital assets in governmental accounting, rather than an expense.

Received in the House

May 25, 2005

May 31, 2005

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 16, 2005