Last week, House State/Local Transpo Appropriations met for a public overview of the roads and transit funding deal. Today at noon, they'll hear a presentation from MDOT's Office of Rail for the first time since the budget passed. Tune in! #MILegTransit
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Michigan's latest transportation funding deal has a lot of moving parts. Let's break it down.
We (finally) have a budget | #MILegTransit
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Local Bus Operating Assistance recommendation: Increase of $15.0 million, all restricted (dedicated) funds
The Michigan Senate proposed Local Bus Operations budget for FY25-26 is $241.75M, $15M more than the Governor's rec. This would still be a $5M overall decrease, but it's less precipitous than last year's $15M drop.
Now we wait for the House. #MILegTransit
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#MILegTransit update: The State Senate will release its proposed transportation budget tomorrow (Thurs. 5/1) in the Appropriations subcommittee at noon. Real question is how the House will counter it.
One thing seems certain: We are not making the typical June 30th deadline this year. Buckle up.
UPDATE: Governor Whitmer has announced a dedicated $250M for "local bus services alongside building new transit projects" as part of a $3B roads plan.
It's currently unclear how this would be split between operations and capital projects. #MILegTransit
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This week in Lansing: Governor Whitmer's Executive Budget was presented to House and Senate Appropriations. The full formula funding proposal for roads and transportation will be announced next week.
A New Session Begins | #MILegTransit
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"In Michigan, groups representing the state’s local bus systems are calling on Governor Whitmer and the Legislature to address a local bus funding crisis, particularly as talks continue on a potential transportation funding compromise." #MILegTransit
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House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chair: Rep. Outman (R-Six Lakes) Majority Vice Chair: Rep. Alexander (R-Carsonville) Minority Vice Chair: Rep. Herzberg (D-Westland) Rep. Carra (R-Three Rivers) Rep. Bruck (R-Erie) Rep. Kunse (R-Clare) Rep. Neyer (R-Shepherd) Rep. Prestlin (R-Cedar River) Rep. Bohnak (R-Negaunee) Rep. Frisbie (R-Battle Creek) Rep. Wortz (R-Hillsdale) Rep. Hope (D-Holt) Rep. Koleszar (D-Plymouth) Rep. Andrews (D-St. Joseph) Rep. Grant (D-Grand Rapids) Rep. Miller (D-Van Buren Township) Rep. Wilson (D-Ypsilanti) House Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Local Transportation Chair: Rep. Steele (R-Orion) Majority Vice Chair: Rep. Slagh (R-Zeeland) Minority Vice Chair: Rep. Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) Rep. Borton (R-Gaylord) Rep. DeSana (R-Carleton) Rep. Robinson (R-Utica) Rep. Edwards (D-Eastpointe)
I've updated my legislative directory page with the new transit-related committee assignments for the 103rd Legislature. The old committee rosters are still available on a separate page. #MILegTransit
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Gongwer News Service headline reads "House Committee Announcements: Yes, this is later than usual"
Last session, House committees were assigned and had all met once by the end of Week 3. This time it's Week 4 and we still don't know who will be in charge of what (hence the lack of #MILegTransit updates). Soon?
It's almost budget season again, who's ready #MILegTransit
Committee appointments in the 103rd Legislature have yet to be announced, but we do have the modified list of standing policy committees in the House. Transportation, Mobility, and Infrastructure has been renamed to simply Transportation and Infrastructure, same as the Senate. #MILegTransit
The House adjourned sine die moments ago, officially bringing the 102nd Legislature to a close. I've refreshed the lame duck page on my blog one final time.
#MILegTransit will return in 2025.
HB 4491 crossed over to the Senate yesterday and was referred to the Committee on Government Operations along with *checks notes* 148 other bills, per the Journal. #MILegTransit
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IMPORTANT CAVEAT: The version of HB 4491 that just passed the House is Sub H-5, which modifies the e-bike incentive to $500 or 90% for income-qualified residents. Same criteria. Other Michigan residents are no longer eligible.
Clearly, concessions had to be made to get the 56 votes. #MILegTransit
Wayne Countywide Transit has passed the Local Government Committee 8-3-1.
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🚨 MICHIGAN: House Bill 6088, the bill that will opt-in all of Wayne County pending a millage renewal, has been introduced by Representative Farhat of Dearborn at the request of Wayne County leadership.
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Today's legislative agenda:
• The Senate will not hold floor session.
• House session begins at 1:30pm. Expect significant time in caucus prior to floor voting, which is expected to include the e-bike incentive.
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🚨 MICHIGAN: House Bill 4491, the bill which activates the e-bike incentive funding already added to this year's state budget, is reportedly up for a floor vote tomorrow. Call your reps!! #MILegTransit
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Lame duck session has begun. We are on the clock.
Rather than publish separate posts by week as per usual, I'm creating a one-stop shop for tracking legislative actions now through adjournment sine die.
102nd Legislature: Lame Duck | #MILegTransit
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Last week in Lansing: HB 5969 would allow transit providers access to MDOT carpool lots. Plus: The reintroduction of peer-to-peer car sharing regulations, and emergency funds for road and bridge repairs.
Buses in Carpool Lots, Car Sharing | #MILegTransit
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Write to your state legislator about $200 million a year for transit for the next 10 years!! It takes 2 minutes with the link below!
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$200 Million/year for transit in Michigan passes out of committee! There are some doubts all dems will vote yes due to the corporate subsidy side of the bill, so some changes were made before it left comittee to hopefully get some Rs onboard
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Last week in Lansing: It's budget season! The House and Senate proposed their FY2024-25 transportation funding recommendations. Plus: Good news from above and below the state legislature.
Senate and House Budgets, Local and Federal Wins | #MILegTransit
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This week in Lansing: The safe speed limits bill, HB 4012, unanimously passes the Senate and heads to the Governor's desk. Plus: Senator McMorrow's SOAR funding reform legislation is headed to the House.
SOAR Reform, Safe Speed Limits | #MILegTransit
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This week in Lansing: MDOT officials, transit providers, advocates, and union leaders all came together, urging the legislature to steer Michigan away from a fiscal cliff that could decimate bus service.
The House Hears Public Transit Testimony | #MILegTransit
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This week in the state legislature: Reps. Mike McFall and Jason Morgan discuss the Transit Caucus on MIRS Monday. Plus: The Appropriations subcommittees continue to discuss alternatives to road funding. #MILegTransit
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This week in the state legislature: It's all about the budget.
House Fiscal Agency Budget Summary | #MILegTransit
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Last week in the state legislature: Both Appropriations committees heard MDOT's take on the proposed budget, and Senate Transpo/Infra discussed speed studies. Plus: E-bikes on Mackinac Island?
The Transportation Budget, Safe Speed Limits | #MILegTransit
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Thank you, Senator McMorrow and Representative Morgan, for addressing transit funding head on during Governor Whitmer's presentation today. Let's push for a sustained investment in this year's state budget!
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This week in the state legislature: What needs to be done to fix our looming road funding crisis? House Transpo/Mobility/Infra has thoughts (and so do us advocates). Also: The bridge is coming along!
Road Funding, The Gordie Howe Bridge | #MILegTransit
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