2016 House Bill 5701 / Public Act 245

Require state give locals chance to buy surplus road equipment

Introduced in the House

May 26, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Larry Inman (R-104)

To require the state Department of Transportation give local governments the right of first refusal when it chooses to sell or dispose of surplus snow removal or road construction equipment.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

June 1, 2016

Reported without amendment

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

June 2, 2016

Passed in the House 106 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 7, 2016

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

June 9, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To require the state Department of Transportation give local governments the right of first refusal when it chooses to sell or dispose of surplus snow removal or road construction equipment.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 23, 2016