2005 House Bill 5333 / Public Act 331

Define role of Mackinac Bridge Authority

Introduced in the House

Oct. 19, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Kevin Elsenheimer (R-105)

To establish that the Mackinac Bridge Authority has authority for bridge management, operations and related business matters, including maintenance contracts, repairs, inspections, budgeting, etc.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Nov. 8, 2005

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 1, 2005

Substitute offered by Rep. Kevin Elsenheimer (R-105)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that only repeals certain obsolete provisions in the law establishing the Mackinac Bridge Authority. The bill's original provisions are in Senate Bill 831.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To repeal certain obsolete provisions in the law establishing the Mackinac Bridge Authority.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 6, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Dec. 7, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2005

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To repeal certain obsolete provisions in the law establishing the Mackinac Bridge Authority.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 20, 2005