Introduced
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To revise language and procedures specified in a <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2006-HB-4087">2008 law</a> requiring the Department of Transportation to determine the most cost effective pavement types to use in Michigan. Among other revisions the bill makes more explicit a requirement that the Department consider the life-cycle cost of a road project when awarding contracts, instead of just the initial cost. The bill would also permit more pavement construction and material demonstration projects.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)
To revise language and procedures specified in a <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2006-HB-4087">2008 law</a> requiring the Department of Transportation to determine the most cost effective pavement types to use in Michigan. Among other revisions the bill makes more explicit a requirement that the Department consider the life-cycle cost of a road project when awarding contracts, instead of just the initial cost. The bill would also permit more pavement construction and material demonstration projects.
