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MI SB1150

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/29/2012

Primary Sponsor

Arlan Meekhof

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the 1921 Public Act 246 regulating water carriers in Michigan to add "schedules" to the list of regulated service elements and to provide for uniform carrier by water local franchises and promotion of competition.

  • Establishes state preemption over local laws by declaring that provisions of this act override contrary local acts, charters, ordinances, or resolutions regarding water carriers.

  • Declares that the act addresses matters of statewide concern related to protection of water resources and is an exercise of legislative power consistent with the Michigan Constitution.

  • Establishes the official short title as the "State Carriers by Water Uniform Regulation Act."

  • Repeals Chapter 16 of the 1899 Legislative Act 437 to comply with the constitutional requirement that general acts be used instead of local or special acts.

Legislative Description

Transportation; other; carriers by water act; modify to repeal certain provisions of other acts and express legislative findings and intent. Amends title of 1921 PA 246 (MCL 460.201 - 460.206); adds secs. 9 & 11 & repeals ch. 16 of 1899 LA 437.

Transportation, other

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations

5/29/2012

Committee Referrals

Government Operations5/29/2012

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