HB 4246 Summary

• Appropriates $5.4 billion total for the Michigan Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2019-2020, with $4.0 billion from state restricted revenues (Michigan Transportation Fund, State Trunkline Fund, etc.) and no general fund appropriation.

• Allocates funding across major programs including highway maintenance ($405.6 million), road and bridge construction ($3.8 billion), public transit ($220.8 million), rail services ($98.2 million), and aviation services ($6.7 million).

• Authorizes $2.36 billion in state spending to be distributed to local units of government including cities, villages, and county road commissions for transportation projects.

• Includes numerous reporting requirements and operational directives including audits of toll credits, Blue Water Bridge sale solicitation, welcome center sales, and state aircraft usage tracking.

• Prohibits state transportation revenue expenditure on the Gordie Howe International Crossing unless the legislature enacts specific enabling legislation, with exception for staff costs fully reimbursed by Canada.