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MI SB1079
Bill
Status
9/2/2020
Primary Sponsor
Mallory McMorrow
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AI Summary
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Replaces outdated language in the state trunk line highway system statute, changing "now or hereafter constituted" to "that are made" and "deems" to "considers"
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Authorizes the department to designate highway lanes for exclusive use of high-occupancy vehicles or other vehicle classes during specified periods by filing a traffic control order and installing appropriate devices
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Clarifies that dedicated public transit lanes designated under operating license agreements with regional transit authorities are subject to the same provisions as high-occupancy vehicle lanes under the Michigan Vehicle Code
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Defines key terms including "high-occupancy vehicle," "traffic control devices," and "traffic control order" by reference to the Michigan Vehicle Code, MCL 257.1 to 257.923
Legislative Description
Transportation: authorities; designation of high-occupancy vehicle lanes by agency having jurisdiction over the highway; provide for. Amends sec. 1 of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.651).
Traffic control: traffic regulation
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure
9/2/2020