2006 House Bill 5638 / Public Act 173

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Introduced in the House

Feb. 7, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Jerry Kooiman (R-75)

To create a multistate Midwest rail compact to develop, promote and lobby for expansion of passenger rail service in the region. Money would be appropriated by member states for this purpose.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

March 7, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 28, 2006

Passed in the House 56 to 51 (details)

Received

To give the bill immediate effect.

Failed in the House 61 to 45 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 29, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

May 3, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 9, 2006

Passed in the Senate 30 to 8 (details)

To create a multistate Midwest rail compact to develop, promote and lobby for expansion of passenger rail service in the region. Money would be appropriated by member states for this purpose.

Received in the House

May 9, 2006

May 11, 2006

Motion by Rep. Chris Ward (R-66)

To give the bill immediate effect.

The motion passed 84 to 17 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

May 25, 2006