2010 Senate Bill 1180 / Public Act 261

Let cities use road tax money for debt service

Introduced in the Senate

March 2, 2010

Introduced by Sen. Samuel B. Thomas (D-4)

To allow cities to use the state road tax dollars allocated to them for road construction and repair to also pay the debt service on money borrowed to acquire or build local street department equipment and buildings.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Nov. 10, 2010

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 10, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Urban Policy

Nov. 30, 2010

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the House 100 to 0 (details)

To allow cities to use the state road tax dollars allocated to them for road construction and repair to also pay the debt service on money borrowed to acquire or build local street department equipment and buildings.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 14, 2010