2004 House Bill 5439

Introduced in the House

Jan. 27, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Marc Shulman (R-39)

To establish a Michigan Port Authority with extensive powers to promote and develop port facilities. Among other things the authority would be authorized to borrow money and to take private property for public use under the power of eminent domain. The bill would appropriate $100,000 for initial implementation costs.

Referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Tourism