2007 House Bill 4563 (Create a Michigan Border Development and Protection Authority )

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Introduced by Rep. Steve Tobocman (D) on March 29, 2007, to create a Michigan Border Development and Protection Authority in the Department of Transportation. “Ports of entry” - which would include international shipping ports, bridges and airports - would be required to obtain permits from the Authority, and these could be suspended for “safety” reasons it defines; the Authority it also would be authorized to regulate their tolls. The Authority would be allowed to borrow money (“bond”), and to undertake very broadly defined "economic-development projects in border communities" and "border development projects." It would also be authorized to control hazardous waste, direct vehicles with hazardous waste to “appropriate crossings," require environmental impact statements, conduct studies, lobby, and more. Finally, the Authority could levy a tax on each vehicle entering or leaving Michigan at an international crossing, which could apply to cars, trucks, trains and airplanes.
- Referred to the House New Economy And Quality Of Life Committee on March 29, 2007.

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1) No more taxes! [by Anonymous Citizen on April 4, 2007]
I am an owner operator living from check to check. What with the price of fuel, taxes, plates, etc., I don't need anyone else in my pocket taking the food off our table. I have to live with less than I can imagine. I believe the gov't, the obvious police oppression should learn to live with less instead of taking more of what is not rightfully their's to steal from the people. My name is Mike Adams, cell 989 529 0301.
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2) Another money-grab!! [by Anonymous Citizen on April 4, 2007]
If border security was such a high priority of the legislature, why does this bill include 'economic development' sections? If you were serious about safety/terrorism, the DOL wouldnt be pushing the 'Venga a Michigan' campaign to entice even more illegal aliens to come to Michigan.
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3) 2007 House Bill 4563 (Create a Michigan Border Development and Protection Authority ) [by admin on January 1, 2001]
Introduced in the House on March 29, 2007

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