2011 Senate Bill 66

Establish regulatory framework for DRIC

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 25, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Hoon-Yung Hopgood (D-8)

To authorize the Department of Transportation to enter a “public-private partnership” and borrow money ("sell bonds") to build the Detroit River International Crossing project. The bill establishes a regulatory framework for such projects, including provisions allowing future toll revenue to be pledged against debt incurred for the project, and a ban on pledging the state’s “full faith and credit” for the project.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation