2011 House Bill 4609 / 2012 Public Act 421

Revise railroad crossing lights funding

Introduced in the House

May 4, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Wayne Schmidt (R-104)

To increase the share that local governments are required to contribute to the cost of flashing signal lights and gates at railroad crossings. The bill essentially catches-up with inflation the figures specified in the statute.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Sept. 19, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 27, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 28, 2012

Passed in the House 104 to 5 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 29, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Dec. 5, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Amendment offered

To revise a detail of the cost determination process for purposes of the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Dec. 12, 2012

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To increase the share that local governments are required to contribute to the cost of flashing signal lights and gates at railroad crossings. The bill essentially catches-up with inflation the figures specified in the statute.

Received in the House

Dec. 12, 2012

Dec. 13, 2012

Passed in the House 104 to 5 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 20, 2012