MI HB5029

Modifies the movable bridge fund to allow additional uses beyond operational costs for publicly owned movable bridges

Requires the Michigan Department of Transportation to annually estimate costs for local federal bridge load analysis, inspections, and other federally mandated requirements before December 31, 2030

Permits MDOT to use remaining movable bridge fund money after operational cost distributions to cover local federal bridge mandate costs when no other funding source is available

Makes technical language updates throughout the section, changing "shall" to "must" or "does" and similar clarifying amendments

Maintains existing provisions requiring bridge owners to submit operational procedures and costs annually, with the department distributing fund money proportionally based on estimated operational costs