2008 Senate Bill 1461 / Public Act 303

Authorize “HOV” lane pilot on US 12 in Detroit

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 9, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Jud Gilbert (R-25)

To permit the state or local governments to designate one or more lanes of a highway as a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane, which could be reserved during certain periods for the exclusive use of buses and cars with more than a certain number of passengers, to be determined later.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Sept. 10, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 16, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that would just authorize an HOV pilot project on US 12 in Detroit.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 17, 2008

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To authorize a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane, pilot project on US 12 in Detroit. The road would be reserved during certain periods for the exclusive use of buses and cars with at least two passengers and the driver.

Received in the House

Sept. 17, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Sept. 25, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

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

Passed in the House 104 to 2 (details)

To authorize a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane, pilot project on US 12 in Detroit. The road would be reserved during certain periods for the exclusive use of buses and cars with at least two passengers and the driver.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 13, 2008

Passed in the Senate 34 to 1 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 8, 2008