2005 Senate Bill 839 / 2006 Public Act 69

Establish minimum level of mass transit spending

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 25, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Bob Emerson (D-27)

To reduce the amount of sales tax revenue going to public transportation systems by $11.1 million for FY 2005-06 only.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Feb. 14, 2006

Reported without amendment

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

Feb. 15, 2006

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

Passed in the Senate 26 to 11 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 15, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Feb. 23, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 28, 2006

Passed in the House 73 to 32 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

March 16, 2006