2005 House Bill 5339 / Public Act 332

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Introduced in the House

Oct. 20, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Tom Casperson (R-108)

To establish that the Mackinac Bridge Authority has financial authority for the bridge, including toll setting decisions, etc.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Nov. 8, 2005

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 1, 2005

Substitute offered by Rep. Tom Casperson (R-108)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Tom Casperson (R-108)

To clarify that the Authority can use state personnel or outside contractors to perform work on the bridge.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To establish that the Mackinac Bridge Authority has financial authority for the bridge.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 6, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Dec. 7, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2005

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To establish that the Mackinac Bridge Authority has financial authority for the bridge.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 20, 2005