2020 Senate Bill 1216 / Public Act 354

Authorize local government bridge operation deals with developers

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 12, 2020

Introduced by Sen. Ken Horn (R-32)

To establish that if a county board of commissioners previously approved the construction of a bridge, then reconstruction, renovation, or replacement does not require any further approval by the county board. The bill is linked to Senate Bill 1215, which authorizes cities to contract with private developers to build and operate toll bridges, and Senate Bills 1217 and 1218, which would grant selective tax breaks to the private developers. This is said to be focused on Bay City.

Referred to the Committee on Economic and Small Business Development

Dec. 3, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To establish that if a county board of commissioners previously approved the construction of a bridge, then reconstruction, renovation, or replacement does not require any further approval by the county board. The bill is linked to Senate Bill 1215, which authorizes cities to contract with private developers to build and operate toll bridges, and Senate Bills 1217 and 1218, which would grant selective tax breaks to the private developers.

Received in the House

Dec. 8, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Dec. 15, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the House 95 to 14 (details)

To establish that if a county board of commissioners previously approved the construction of a bridge, then reconstruction, renovation, or replacement does not require any further approval by the county board. The bill is linked to Senate Bill 1215, which authorizes cities to contract with private developers to build and operate toll bridges, and Senate Bills 1217 and 1218, which would grant selective tax breaks to the private developers.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 30, 2020