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MI SB0265
MI SB0265Transportation: funds; maintenance of nonmotorized transportation infrastructure; provide for. Amends sec. 10k of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.660k).
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Introduced
04/29/2025
04/29/2025
In Committee
04/29/2025
04/29/2025
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,"by amending section 10k (MCL 247.660k), as amended by 2010 PA 135.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Michigan transportation funding law to strengthen requirements and guidelines for nonmotorized transportation infrastructure. Specifically, the bill mandates that at least 1% of transportation funds allocated to state, county, city, and village transportation departments must be spent on constructing, improving, maintaining, or repairing nonmotorized transportation facilities and services, with the clarification that "maintaining" does not include snow removal. The bill requires these government units to prepare a 5-year program for nonmotorized facility improvements, which tracks cumulative spending toward the 1% requirement over a period not exceeding 10 years. Additionally, the legislation requires nonmotorized transportation facilities to be established when highways, roads, or streets are being constructed, reconstructed, or relocated, unless certain exceptions apply, such as disproportionate costs, public safety concerns, or existing adequate facilities. The bill also allows for consultation between different levels of government when planning nonmotorized transportation projects and empowers the state transportation department to provide guidance and assistance to local jurisdictions in planning and implementing these infrastructure improvements. These changes aim to promote safer and more accessible transportation options for bicyclists, pedestrians, and other non-motorized road users.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure (on 04/29/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0265 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2025-SIB-0265.htm |
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