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.
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.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance
Reported without amendment
Substitute H-1 offered
by
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 56 to 52 (details)
Motion to give immediate effect
by
The motion prevailed by voice vote
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
Discharged from committee
Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Reported without amendment
1. Amend page 6, line 12, after “of” by striking out “1,100,000” and inserting “1,500,000”.
2. Amend page 6, line 16, after “of” by striking out “1,100,000” and inserting “1,500,000”.
The amendment failed 18 to 20 (details)
Passed in the Senate 20 to 18 (details)
