2021 House Bill 4252 / 2022 Public Act 62

Increase certain state payments to railroad companies

Introduced in the House

Feb. 16, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Tim Sneller (D-50)

To increase the subsidies the state gives to railroad companies each year to maintain their active traffic control devices, circuitry, and appurtenances at rail grade crossings.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Dec. 7, 2021

Reported without amendment

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

Feb. 9, 2022

Substitute offered

To adopt a substitute that prescribes bi-annual increases in this state payments of 6.64%.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 10, 2022

Passed in the House 101 to 4 (details)

To increase the subsidies the state gives to railroad companies each year to maintain their active traffic control devices, circuitry, and appurtenances at rail grade crossings. Also, to increase the payments by 6.64% every other year going forward.

Received in the Senate

Feb. 15, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

March 24, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 13, 2022

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To increase the subsidies the state gives to railroad companies each year to maintain their active traffic control devices, circuitry, and appurtenances at rail grade crossings. Also, to increase the payments by 6.64% every other year going forward.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

April 26, 2022