2005 Senate Bill 830 / Public Act 330

Define role of Mackinac Bridge Authority

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 19, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

To establish that the Mackinac Bridge Authority will be an autonomous entity within the state Department of Transportation.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Nov. 9, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 30, 2005

Substitute offered

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

Dec. 1, 2005

Amendment offered by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 1, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Dec. 6, 2005

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 8, 2005

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

To establish that the Mackinac Bridge Authority will be an autonomous entity within the state Department of Transportation.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 20, 2005