Transportation (Roads & Highways)

in committee · Michigan · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 5523: Insurance: automobile; premium discount for seniors who complete traffic accident prevention course; require insurers to offer, and modify requirements for the course. Amends sec. 2111a of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2111a).

HB 5523 requires Michigan auto insurers to offer a premium discount to drivers aged 50 and older who complete a state-approved traffic safety course. Insurers must provide a 3-year discount after successful completion of either an 8-hour initial course or a 4-hour refresher course. The courses must cover aging effects on driving, road signs, medication impacts, safe driving practices, and crash prevention, taught by certified instructors. Upon completion, participants receive a certificate to apply for the discount.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires seniors to complete traffic safety courses focused on crash prevention, enhancing transportation safety through driver education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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passed both · Michigan · House May 29, 2025

HB 4203: Traffic control: traffic regulation; seasonal weight restrictions; revise exemption for tow truck, wrecker, or road service vehicles under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 722 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.722).

HB 4203 amends Michigan's Vehicle Code to revise exemptions for tow trucks, wreckers, and road service vehicles from seasonal weight restrictions on state highways. The bill allows these vehicles to operate during restricted periods (typically winter months) when responding to emergencies or providing essential roadside assistance. This change directly affects towing and road service companies by permitting them to operate under weight limits they previously could not during certain seasons. The amendment applies specifically to vehicles performing emergency response or required road service functions.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill revises exemptions for emergency towing services during seasonal weight restrictions, enhancing roadside assistance safety and efficiency without restricting operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Oct 30, 2025

SB 662: Economic development: other; 1993 PA 69; amend to reflect elimination of the Michigan strategic fund. Amends secs. 4 & 7a of 1993 PA 69 (MCL 247.954 & 247.957a). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0631'25

SB 662 amends Michigan's Pure Michigan byway program to require the state Department of Transportation to obtain a trademark license from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) before designating routes as "Pure Michigan byways." It mandates that all existing "Michigan heritage routes" be officially designated as Pure Michigan byways by December 30, 2015, contingent on securing this MEDC trademark license. The bill affects state agencies responsible for highway planning and route designation, specifically changing the process for adopting the "Pure Michigan" branding. It does not create new funding or alter the program's core purpose, only formalizing the trademark requirement for route designations. The bill is tied to another pending measure (SB 631) and remains under committee review.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires DOT to use MEDC trademark for byway designations, promoting tourism infrastructure under Pure Michigan program, enhancing highway route utilization and economic development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 80: Transportation: funds; funding for sound wall projects; provide for. Amends 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.651 - 247.675) by adding sec. 14b.

SB 80 creates a state-funded program to help local governments build sound walls and other noise-reducing measures along state trunk line highways. It establishes a "noise abatement measure fund" to provide grants or loans for projects that reduce highway noise, directly affecting residents near these roads and local road authorities managing them. The program requires the state transportation department to evaluate projects using a scoring system focused on cost-effectiveness, the number of homes receiving at least 5 decibels of noise reduction, and existing noise levels. Local road authorities can apply for funding, and the department must annually report application details and decisions to the legislature.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds sound wall projects along highways via a dedicated noise abatement fund, directly advancing transportation infrastructure improvements for residents near state highways.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 19, 2025

SB 92: State management: funds; funding for businesses with lost revenue due to road construction projects; provide for. Amends 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.651 - 247.675) by adding sec. 10q.

SB 92 creates a program to reimburse small businesses for revenue losses caused by unexpected road closures or construction delays exceeding schedules. It directly affects local businesses near road projects, providing grants up to $15,000 annually based on a three-year average revenue decline. The program requires businesses to apply with documentation, and the Department of Transportation must prioritize applications using specific criteria like revenue decline rate, construction duration, and traffic disruption severity. The bill establishes a dedicated fund in the state treasury, mandates annual reports to legislative committees on grant usage, and requires decisions on applications within 120 days.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSB 92 allocates state funds for business reimbursements, directly managing budget resources to support affected businesses through targeted grants, aligning with funding essential programs.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationReimburses businesses for road construction delays, ensuring project continuity and supporting infrastructure development through funding mechanisms tied to highway projects.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Michigan · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 265: Transportation: funds; maintenance of nonmotorized transportation infrastructure; provide for. Amends sec. 10k of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.660k).

Senate Bill 265 amends the law governing the Michigan Transportation Fund, affecting how the State Transportation Department, counties, cities, and villages allocate funds. The bill mandates that at least 1% of these funds must be expended on constructing, improving, maintaining, or repairing nonmotorized transportation infrastructure, explicitly stating that "maintaining" does not include snow removal. It broadens the definition of qualified nonmotorized facilities and allows the 1% spending requirement to be met as an average over a 10-year period. Additionally, the bill requires these government entities to develop 5-year programs for nonmotorized facility improvements and consult with other jurisdictions on related projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates 1% of transportation funds for nonmotorized infrastructure, reallocating existing budget toward public infrastructure without tax changes.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates 1% of transportation funds for nonmotorized infrastructure, promoting walking/biking to reduce vehicle emissions and pollution, directly supporting environmental conservation goals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates 1% of transportation funds for nonmotorized infrastructure (bike paths, walkways), explicitly advancing sustainable transportation funding per bill language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 174: Appropriations: transportation department; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 174 is a routine appropriations bill that allocates $6.9 billion in funding for Michigan's State Transportation Department for fiscal year 2025-2026. It specifies funding sources including $2.3 billion in federal revenues, $4.5 billion in state restricted revenues, and $2 million from the state general fund. The bill details how funds will be distributed across department operations, infrastructure maintenance, debt service (like the State Trunkline Fund), and interdepartmental grants to other state agencies. This bill does not create new policies or affect specific groups - it solely authorizes the spending of existing funds for transportation department activities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $6.9B for transportation department operations and infrastructure, funding essential public services per routine appropriations process.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $6.9B for transportation infrastructure, operations, and maintenance per appropriations bill, directly funding department activities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Debt & Bonds State Budget Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jun 11, 2025

SB 365: Traffic control: traffic regulation; filtering between lanes by a motorcycle; allow under certain conditions. Amends sec. 660 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.660).

SB 365 amends Michigan's vehicle code to allow motorcycles to filter between lanes when traffic is stopped or moving slowly (under 10 mph), under specific safety conditions. The law requires at least two lanes in the same direction, motorcycle speed under 15 mph, and confirmation that the maneuver is safe. This directly affects motorcycle riders who may use this technique in congested traffic and other drivers who must share the road. The change applies only to motorcycles and does not alter existing rules for mopeds, electric skateboards, or other vehicles.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends vehicle code to allow safe motorcycle lane filtering in congestion, enhancing rider safety and traffic flow under defined conditions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 18, 2025

HB 4656: Transportation: other; road construction projects that shut down all lanes of a road; prohibit. Amends sec. 1 of 1917 PA 165 (MCL 247.291).

HB 4656 prohibits highway officials from completely shutting down all lanes of a road during construction if it would cut off a community’s only access point or if the only alternative route is frequently blocked by railroad crossings. The bill amends Michigan law to require that such closures only occur when absolutely necessary for construction, and even then, must be temporary with work completed expediently to reopen at least partial access as soon as possible. It directly affects communities relying on single road access and highway officials managing construction projects. The key provision prevents full closures that isolate communities, while allowing temporary full shutdowns only when no feasible alternative exists for maintaining traffic flow.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits unnecessary road closures that disrupt community access, ensuring continued transportation functionality and safety during construction projects.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail Roads & Highways

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jun 26, 2025

SB 448: Transportation: funds; road investment incentive program; create. Amends 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.651 - 247.675) by adding sec. 10q.

SB 448 creates a state-funded road investment incentive program that provides dollar-for-dollar matching grants to local road agencies (like counties and cities) for road construction, maintenance, or repair projects. Local agencies must contribute non-federal, non-state funds to match the grants, and total statewide grants are capped at 1 mill of all taxable property value in Michigan. The program requires local agencies to annually verify the sources of their matching funds, and the state transportation department must establish and publish clear application and award criteria online. This bill directly affects local governments managing public roads by providing new funding flexibility while ensuring local investment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state-funded matching grants for road projects, allocating capped state funds (1 mill of taxable property value) to support infrastructure spending under state management of funds.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates state-funded road grants for construction/maintenance, directly advancing transportation infrastructure through financial incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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