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MI HR0216
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/2/2010
Primary Sponsor
Lesia Liss
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AI Summary
- Federal Highway Trust Fund authorization expired on March 1, 2010, resulting in a temporary shutdown that suspended payments to states, localities, and transit agencies while furloughing federal employees
- Michigan will be unable to fully fund its planned 2010 capital program and obligate future funds without Highway Trust Fund dollars, leading to delayed road projects and increased unemployment
- Delayed projects may span two construction seasons, resulting in higher costs and unnecessary inefficiency
- House memorializes Congress to enact an extension of funding for the Federal Highway Trust Fund
- Copies of the resolution to be sent to the President of the United States Senate, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and Michigan's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
A resolution to memorialize Congress to enact an extension of the funding for the Federal Highway Trust Fund.
Federal Highway Trust Fund
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Transportation
3/2/2010
Committee Referrals
Transportation3/2/2010
Full Bill Text
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