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MI SB0080
MI SB0080Transportation: funds; funding for sound wall projects; provide for. Amends 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.651 - 247.675) by adding sec. 14b.
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Introduced
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
In Committee
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled"An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,"(MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by adding section 14b.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a comprehensive noise abatement measure program for state trunk line highways managed by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). The program aims to reduce highway noise in areas currently lacking noise reduction infrastructure by creating a dedicated noise abatement measure fund. MDOT will be responsible for constructing and maintaining noise reduction projects, which can include sound walls and pavement texturing techniques, and will also have the ability to provide grants or loans to local road authorities for such projects. The bill requires MDOT to develop a transparent review process for project applications, which must include a scoring system that considers factors like project cost, the number of residential units that will benefit from noise reduction, and existing noise levels. The scoring system will prioritize project feasibility and cost-effectiveness while ensuring that project readiness is not the primary determining factor. Additionally, the bill mandates annual reporting to legislative committees about the program's utilization, including details on applications received, approvals, and project descriptions. Local road authorities can submit applications at any time, and MDOT must notify them of approval or rejection, with any approved projects requiring a written agreement outlining the specific terms and stages of the noise abatement project.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Appropriations (on 02/12/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0080 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2025-SIB-0080.htm |
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