Introduced
by
To revise a <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/SearchLegislation.aspx?CategoryID=0&Keywords=street+railway&StartMonth=1&StartYear=2008&EndMonth=12&EndYear=2008&Results=50&op=Search">Detroit “light rail” line</a> legislative package enacted in 2008 to create a Woodward Avenue streetcar, so as to establish that the operator would not be liable for any “legacy costs” incurred by the Detroit Transportation Department (presumably including unfunded employee pension liabilities). Also, to exempt the property, income, and operations of this entity from all state and local taxation. See also House Bill 5168, which would authorize the Detroit area regional transportation authority created by a 2012 law to enter agreements to operate this line.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 72 to 38 (details)
To revise a <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/SearchLegislation.aspx?CategoryID=0&Keywords=street+railway&StartMonth=1&StartYear=2008&EndMonth=12&EndYear=2008&Results=50&op=Search">Detroit “light rail” line</a> legislative package enacted in 2008 to create a Woodward Avenue streetcar, so as to establish that the operator would not be liable for any “legacy costs” incurred by the Detroit Transportation Department (presumably including unfunded employee pension liabilities). Also, to exempt the property, income, and operations of this entity from all state and local taxation. See also House Bill 5168, which would authorize the Detroit area regional transportation authority created by a 2012 law to enter agreements to operate this line.
