MI HB5779

Allows townships with populations between 10,000 and 15,000 located in counties with populations greater than 1,500,000 to acquire, own, or operate public service facilities that provide transportation within or outside the township's corporate limits.

Permits townships operating public service facilities to charge user fees, including tolls, consumption charges, rents, license fees, and account administration costs.

Requires townships owning or operating public service facilities to implement a bridge inspection program complying with federal standards under 23 USC 144 to be eligible for state and federal funding related to bridge ownership or operation.

Defines "public service facility" as bridges, supporting roadways and ramps, and any equipment, buildings, structures, parking areas, or other property necessary for construction, replacement, or maintenance of bridges.

Effective 91 days after final adjournment of the 2024 Regular Session; approved by Governor on October 3, 2024.