2024 House Bill 6088

Transportation: authorities; public transportation authority millages; modify, and end the ability of political subdivisions to opt out of membership in public transportation authorities.

A bill to amend 1986 PA 196, entitled “Public transportation authority act,” by amending sections 8, 18, and 29 (MCL 124.458, 124.468, and 124.479), sections 8 and 18 as amended by 2006 PA 175.

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AI Analysis – Experimental

The bill modifies the Public Transportation Authority Act to regulate membership and tax levies of public transit authorities, particularly affecting large counties, and removes the need for voter approval for long-term financial obligations by political subdivisions.

Introduced in the House

Nov. 13, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Alabas Farhat (D-3) and 9 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Abraham Aiyash (D-9), Natalie Price (D-5), Dylan Wegela (D-26), Laurie Pohutsky (D-17), Jason Morgan (D-23), Tyrone Carter (D-1), Mai Xiong (D-13), Sharon MacDonell (D-56) and Erin Byrnes (D-15)

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance

Nov. 14, 2024

Reported without amendment

Dec. 10, 2024

Substitute H-1 offered by Rep. Alabas Farhat (D-3)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 56 to 52 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-9)

The motion prevailed by voice vote