2010 House Bill 5977 / Public Act 236

Expand “intermunicipality committee” scope to transit

Introduced in the House

March 23, 2010

Introduced by Rep. Pam Byrnes (D-52)

To expand the matters that a multi-governmental “intermunicipality committee” may address to include “transit oriented” developments and facilities. These committees may be formed by local governments to study problems of mutual interest including sewers, water, drains, roads, etc.

Referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban, and Regional Affairs

June 22, 2010

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 23, 2010

Passed in the House 95 to 9 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 28, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

Nov. 9, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 2, 2010

Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)

To expand the matters that a multi-governmental “intermunicipality committee” may address to include “transit oriented” developments and facilities. These committees may be formed by local governments to study problems of mutual interest including sewers, water, drains, roads, etc.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 14, 2010