Transportation

in committee · Michigan · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 6046: Highways: other; recovery of land or public ground; modify. Amends sec. 5821 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5821).

This bill modifies Michigan's laws regarding land disputes involving public highways and state-owned property. It removes time limits and legal defenses like adverse possession for cases where the state or local governments try to reclaim land used as public roads. Additionally, it establishes a legal presumption that land has been officially designated as a public highway if it has been recorded as such for at least 10 years, shifting the burden of proof to anyone challenging that status.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens state ability to reclaim public highway land and establishes legal presumptions protecting designated roadways from adverse possession.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jun 24, 2026

SB 1074: Transportation: funds; road funding allocation for a local unit of government hosting an international airport; modify. Amends secs. 12 & 13 of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.662 & 247.663).

SB 1074 modifies how state transportation funds are distributed to county road commissions in Michigan. The bill establishes specific allocation rules, requiring a portion of funds to be set aside for snow removal and engineering reimbursement, while directing the remainder toward primary and local road systems based on mileage and population metrics. Additionally, it mandates that the state and county road association create incentives for counties to form purchasing pools to improve fund efficiency. This legislation directly affects county road commissions and the local road networks they manage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state transportation funds to local road commissions, establishing specific rules to ensure funding for snow removal, engineering, and road maintenance.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates state transportation funds to county road commissions for snow removal and road maintenance, directly strengthening infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Procurement Airports Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 25, 2026

HB 6129: Transportation: funds; population threshold for certain grants; increase. Amends secs. 10e & 13c of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.660e & 247.663c)

HB 6129 updates the population thresholds used to determine funding levels for public transportation grants in Michigan, raising the cutoff from 100,000 to 200,000 residents for urbanized areas. Under these changes, transit agencies serving areas with populations between 100,000 and 200,000 would receive grants covering up to 50% of their eligible operating expenses, while those in smaller urbanized or non-urbanized areas would continue to receive up to 60%. The bill also amends the relevant state statutes to ensure these new population criteria are applied when distributing funds from the Comprehensive Transportation Fund. This legislation directly affects local transit authorities and governmental agencies responsible for providing public transportation services across the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases funding for public transportation grants by raising population thresholds, directly strengthening fiscal support for essential transit services.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases funding eligibility thresholds for public transit grants, expanding financial support to more transit agencies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Transportation Funding

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 6044: Highways: other; failing to remove an obstruction in the right of way; prohibit from being used as evidence of abandonment. Amends sec. 20 of 1925 PA 368 (MCL 247.190).

This bill amends state law to clarify that obstructions or encroachments on public highways, such as fences or buildings, do not grant the owner any legal right to that land. It also ensures that if a county road commission fails to order the removal of an obstruction, this inaction cannot be interpreted as an official decision to abandon the road. The legislation directly affects property owners who build on road rights of way and local road commissions responsible for maintaining public highways. By updating the existing statute, the bill aims to prevent legal confusion regarding land ownership and road maintenance responsibilities.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill protects public highway rights by preventing abandonment due to obstructions, ensuring infrastructure maintenance and legal clarity for road commissions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 6115: Transportation: funds; road funding allocation for a local unit of government hosting an international airport; modify. Amends secs. 12 & 13 of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.622 & 247.663)

This bill modifies how Michigan distributes transportation funds to county road commissions, directly affecting local governments responsible for maintaining state roads. It introduces specific requirements for reimbursing counties up to $10,000 annually for hiring licensed professional engineers and mandates that 1% of funds be withheld specifically for snow removal. Additionally, the legislation allocates a portion of the funding based on whether a county has roads in urban areas and sets new distribution percentages for preserving and building primary and local road systems. These changes aim to streamline the allocation process and ensure specific resources are directed toward engineering support, winter maintenance, and road infrastructure projects.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates funds for road maintenance, hires professional engineers, and mandates snow removal funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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passed · Michigan · House Jun 25, 2026

HCR 8: A concurrent resolution to approve an extension of the state of energy emergency declared on April 2, 2026.

This bill extends the state of energy emergency in Michigan by an additional 77 days, effective July 1, 2026. The measure allows the sale of E15 fuel in several counties where current regulations previously restricted it to lower vapor pressure gasoline. By suspending these fuel requirements, the extension aims to increase fuel supply options and help manage rising gas prices for consumers and businesses. The resolution requires approval from both the House and Senate before being sent to the Governor.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill extends energy emergency to allow E15 fuel sales, increasing supply options and helping manage rising gas prices.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill weakens environmental standards by suspending fuel vapor pressure requirements to increase supply, prioritizing industry over pollution control.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill extends energy emergency to allow E15 fuel sales, increasing fuel supply options and helping manage gas prices for consumers and businesses.75% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 3, 2026

HB 6025: Traffic control: parking; requirements for a disability parking placard; modify. Amends sec. 675 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.675)

HB 6025 modifies the Michigan Vehicle Code to update regulations regarding disability parking placards and parking enforcement procedures. The bill allows individuals with religious objections to medical examinations to apply for a disability placard without providing a medical statement if their disability is obvious. It also clarifies the expiration dates for placards based on the holder's birthday and establishes a $10 fee for replacing lost or stolen placards. Additionally, the legislation defines how traffic control orders affecting state trunk line highways within home rule cities are processed under administrative procedures.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill streamlines disability parking access and clarifies regulations, enhancing transportation equity and safety for individuals with disabilities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 17, 2026

HB 6091: Transportation: school vehicles; vehicles allowed for transportation of pupils; modify. Amends sec. 10 of 1990 PA 187 (MCL 257.1810).

This bill modifies Michigan's pupil transportation laws to clarify safety requirements for school vehicles. It mandates that all school buses used for student transport must meet or exceed federal safety standards for construction and seating. Additionally, the bill prohibits using any vehicle with 11 or more passengers, including the driver, to transport students unless it is specifically classified as a motor bus under separate regulations. These changes directly affect public and private schools, as well as private businesses and government units that operate vehicles for student transport.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enhances student safety by mandating federal safety standards for school buses, protecting the educational environment.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by mandating federal standards for school buses and restricting high-capacity vehicle use for students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety School Transportation Public Transit

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 6037: Transportation: funds; allocation of federal funding; modify. Amends sec. 10o of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.660o).

HB 6037 modifies how Michigan allocates federal highway research, planning, and construction funds to local governments. The bill requires that between 23% and 27% of these specific federal dollars be distributed to local jurisdictions after setting aside funds for competitive grants and federally designated projects. Additionally, it establishes a schedule for increasing state trunk line fund contributions to local road agencies, starting at $25 million in 2023 and rising to $50 million annually by 2027. These funds are intended to support local transportation projects in exchange for federal aid obligation authority, with priority given to matching federal awards and maintaining essential state transportation functions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates federal funds and increases state contributions to local road agencies, strengthening transportation budgeting.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates federal highway funds to local governments and increases state trunk line contributions for road agencies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 5889: Transportation: other; insurance required under the peer to peer car sharing act; revise requirements to reflect elimination of no-fault insurance. Amends sec. 41 of 2024 PA 223 (MCL 257.2241). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5886'26, HB 5887'26, HB 5888'26

This bill updates Michigan's peer-to-peer car sharing insurance rules to align with the state's elimination of no-fault insurance. It requires car sharing programs to ensure that both vehicle owners and drivers maintain specific liability and property damage coverage during rental periods. The law clarifies that the car sharing company assumes liability for accidents unless the owner committed fraud or failed to return the vehicle properly. Additionally, the bill establishes that the car sharing program's insurance must act as primary coverage in case of disputes or if the owner's policy lapses.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens transportation safety by updating insurance requirements for peer-to-peer car sharing to align with state law.90% confidence

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