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MI SB1014

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/21/2022

Primary Sponsor

Ed McBroom

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Origin

Senate

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows farm tractors and implements of husbandry to cross the Mackinac Bridge upon payment of tolls if they comply with Michigan vehicle code requirements and can maintain the minimum speed needed to cross the bridge.

  • Maintains existing toll exemptions for Mackinac Bridge Authority personnel and vehicles on official business, and for authorized emergency vehicles responding to emergencies.

  • Establishes definitions for "authorized emergency vehicle," "farm tractor," and "implement of husbandry" by reference to the Michigan vehicle code.

  • Maintains criminal penalty of up to 30 days imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $500 for individuals who violate the toll payment requirement.

Legislative Description

Highways: bridges; tractors and farm equipment to cross the Mackinac Bridge; allow under certain conditions. Amends sec. 12 of 1952 PA 214 (MCL 254.322).

Highways: other

Last Action

Referred To Committee Of The Whole With Substitute (s-1)

10/11/2022

Committee Referrals

Transportation And Infrastructure4/21/2022

Full Bill Text

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