2003 Senate Bill 466

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Introduced in the Senate

May 7, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Jim Barcia (D-31)

To strike out a provision of the gas tax law which requires the Mackinac Bridge to be free to users after all its debts have been paid. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 4627 to 4631, which is designed to roll back a recent fee increase imposed by the Mackinac Bridge Authority.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

June 12, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 18, 2003

Passed in the Senate 31 to 7 (details)

Received in the House

June 18, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

July 2, 2003

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

July 16, 2003

Passed in the House 65 to 42 (details)

To strike out a provision of the gas tax law which requires the Mackinac Bridge to be free to users after all its debts have been paid. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 4627 to 4631, which is designed to roll back a recent fee increase imposed by the Mackinac Bridge Authority.

Vetoed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Aug. 25, 2003