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MI HB5558

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/24/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jim Townsend

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds definitions for "transit-oriented development" and "transit-oriented facility" to Michigan's downtown development authority law.

  • Expands the definition of "public facility" to include transit-oriented development and transit-oriented facilities within 1/2 mile of transit stations.

  • Allows downtown development authorities to use tax increment financing revenues to fund infrastructure improvements that promote transit ridership or passenger rail use.

  • Defines transit-oriented improvements as those located within 1/2 mile of a transit station or facility, subject to board approval and municipal authorization.

Legislative Description

Economic development; downtown development authorities; use tax increment funds for transit-oriented development and facilities; provide for. Amends sec. 1 of 1975 PA 197 (MCL 125.1651).

Transportation, other

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 04/25/2012

4/25/2012

Committee Referrals

Transportation4/24/2012

Full Bill Text

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