2003 House Bill 4133 / Public Act 65

Introduced in the House

Jan. 30, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Philip LaJoy (R-21)

To give townships one vote on the board which sets speed limits in townships. Under current law, the state police, the state road commission, or for county roads a county road commission jointly have this authority. The bill would require a unanimous vote of the board for a speed limit in a township.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

March 18, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 26, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes that do not affect its substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 27, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

June 24, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

July 1, 2003

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To give townships one vote on the board which sets speed limits in townships. Under current law, the state police, the state road commission, or for county roads a county road commission jointly have this authority. The bill would require a unanimous vote of the board for a speed limit in a township.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 21, 2003