2001 House Bill 5475 / 2002 Public Act 420

Introduced in the House

Nov. 29, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Jud Gilbert (R-82)

To allow a public road authority at its own expense to perform maintenance work on a railroad crossings, after giving notice to and getting permission from the railroad. The bill also prohibits either the railroad or the road authority to charge any type of access fee, inspection fee, or right of entry fee in connection with the work.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

April 30, 2002

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates technical changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 1, 2002

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 1, 2002

To allow a public road authority at its own expense to perform maintenance work on a railroad crossings, after giving notice to and getting permission from the railroad. The bill also prohibits either the railroad or the road authority to charge any type of access fee, inspection fee, or right of entry fee in connection with the work.

May 22, 2002

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 22, 2002

Signed by Gov. John Engler

June 5, 2002