Introduced
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To give townships in Kent, Lapeer, Leelanau, Marquette, Washtenaw, or Wayne county one vote on the board which sets speed limits in townships and in school zones. Under current law, the state police, the state road commission, or for county roads a county road commission, jointly have this authority. The bill contains a provision stating that it would only be effect for two years.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one which broadens its scope to cover all townships, and which tie-bars the bill to House Bill 4133 H-3, which includes provisions for a township which does not wish to participate in the speed limit decision making.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)
To give townships one vote on the board which sets speed limits in townships. Under current law, the state police, the state road commission, or for county roads a county road commission jointly have this authority. The bill would require a unanimous vote of the board for a speed limit in a township.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)
To give townships one vote on the board which sets speed limits in townships. Under current law, the state police, the state road commission, or for county roads a county road commission jointly have this authority. The bill would require a unanimous vote of the board for a speed limit in a township.
