2008 House Bill 6752

Authorize Detroit "light rail" or streetcar system

Introduced in the House

Nov. 25, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Pam Byrnes (D-52)

To authorize the use of state road tax money for the Detroit "light rail" or streetcar system proposed by House Bill 6542.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Dec. 11, 2008

Substitute offered by Rep. Pam Byrnes (D-52)

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

Amendment offered by Rep. Jeff Mayes (D-96)

To earmark a portion of road tax money to operation and repair of "movable bridges".

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 70 to 36 (details)

To authorize the use of state road tax money for the Detroit "light rail" or streetcar system proposed by House Bill 6542. Also, to earmark a portion of road tax money to operation and repair of "movable bridges".

Received in the Senate

Dec. 18, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Transportation