2021 Senate Bill 706 / 2022 Public Act 179

Authorize “automated vehicle roadways” and user fees

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 27, 2021

Introduced by Sen. Ken Horn (R-32)

To establish in state law a definition of an “automated vehicle roadway" or lane, use of which would be exclusively reserved for vehicles operating while communicating with an “automated vehicle roadway system.” The bill would permit the state to contract out construction and operation of such roads and permit charging tolls on them.

Referred to the Committee on Economic and Small Business Development

Dec. 14, 2021

Reported without amendment

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

Jan. 27, 2022

Substitute offered by Sen. Ken Horn (R-32)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 33 to 4 (details)

Received in the House

Jan. 27, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

May 24, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 21, 2022

Substitute offered by Rep. Jack O’Malley (R-101)

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 30, 2022

Passed in the House 59 to 46 (details)

To establish in state law a definition of an “automated vehicle roadway" or lane, use of which would be exclusively reserved for vehicles operating while communicating with an “automated vehicle roadway system.” The bill would permit the state to contract out construction and operation of such roads and permit charging tolls on them.

Received in the Senate

June 30, 2022

Passed in the Senate 35 to 2 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

July 25, 2022