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MI SB0039
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Section 21 of the Public Highways Law (1909 PA 283) regarding county road commission authority and obligations.
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County road commissions and counties must keep highways under their jurisdiction in reasonable repair and reasonably safe and convenient for public travel.
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Liability for failure to maintain highways and remedies for legal actions are governed by the Governmental Immunity Act (1964 PA 170, MCL 691.1401 to 691.1419).
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County road commissions must comply with specific sections of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (1994 PA 451, MCL 324.81131 and 324.82124) when maintaining highways.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment, but only if Senate Bill No. 43 of the 101st Legislature is also enacted into law.
Legislative Description
Highways: construction and repair; actions against county road commissions for highway defects; clarify that they are subject to governmental immunity act. Amends sec. 21 of 1909 PA 283 (MCL 224.21).
Counties: other
Last Action
Pocket Veto 01/11/2023
12/31/2022