Transportation

in committee · Michigan · Senate Jun 25, 2026

SB 959: Transportation: railroads; wayside detector systems; provide for. Amends 1993 PA 354 (MCL 462.101 - 462.451) by adding secs. 280, 281, 282, 283, 284 & 285.

Senate Bill 959 requires railroads operating in Michigan to install and maintain wayside detector systems that scan trains for defects like hot wheel bearings and dragging equipment. The bill sets specific rules for how often these systems must be placed along tracks, depending on the size of the railroad, and mandates that alerts be sent immediately to train operators so they can stop or repair issues safely. It also gives the state Office of Rail the authority to investigate railroads that refuse to cooperate and requires a report on derailments caused by bearing or axle failures by the end of 2028.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates safety systems for railroads to prevent defects, enhancing transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Rail

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 901: State management: purchasing; public works projects; require that certain construction materials produced in the United States be procured for. Creates new act.

This bill requires state-funded infrastructure projects in Michigan to purchase cement, concrete, and steel that are produced in the United States. To qualify, at least 95% of the total cost of these materials must come from components manufactured domestically. State agencies can grant waivers if the materials are unavailable, would raise project costs by more than 25%, or if an emergency demands immediate procurement. The legislation also directs the state to update procurement policies to offer a bid preference for products made within Michigan and takes effect on January 1, 2030.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates domestic materials for state infrastructure projects, strengthening local supply chains and supporting transportation construction.85% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 5702: Crimes: vehicle offenses; injuring or causing death to individual in a work zone; expand. Amends secs. 79d & 601b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.79d & 257.601b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5703'26, HB 5704'26

This bill expands the legal definition of a work zone to include areas marked by temporary traffic control devices like cones, flares, or vehicles with rotating beacons, ensuring clearer boundaries for construction and road work areas. It strengthens penalties for moving violations in work zones by doubling fines for standard violations and introducing misdemeanor or felony charges when such violations cause injury or death to workers or other individuals. The bill applies these stricter penalties only when the violation involves three or more points and excludes cases where the injured or deceased person was negligent. Like related bills HB 5703 and HB 5704, this legislation requires all three to be enacted together to take effect.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens penalties for work zone violations causing injury or death, enhancing accountability and protection for workers.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill strengthens penalties for work zone violations, enhancing workplace safety protections for construction workers and others in work zones.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by expanding work zone definitions and strengthening penalties for violations, protecting workers and improving road safety standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · Michigan · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 5767: Vehicles: driver training; instruction in work zone safety; require. Amends 2006 PA 384 (MCL 256.621 - 256.705) by adding sec. 40. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5768'26

This bill requires all participants in Michigan driver education courses to complete a work zone safety education course starting January 1, 2027, before receiving a level 2 graduated driver license. The mandatory course, developed with the Department of Transportation, must cover at least 30 minutes of instruction on identifying construction zones, safety precautions for workers and drivers, traffic violation penalties, and safe driving strategies around construction equipment. The course can be delivered online or in-person, must be included at no additional cost to students, and the Department of State will create a standardized curriculum that can be updated through collaboration with transportation agencies and law enforcement.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates work zone safety education for drivers, protecting construction workers by improving driver awareness and reducing workplace accidents in work zones.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates work zone safety education for drivers, enhancing transportation safety and protecting construction workers through improved driver training requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 18, 2026

SB 847: Traffic control: driver license; testing requirements for drivers over a certain age; provide for. Amends sec. 307 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.307) & adds sec. 307c.

This bill proposes changes to Michigan's vehicle code to establish new testing requirements for drivers over a certain age. It directly affects older drivers who wish to maintain or renew their driver's licenses by adding a new section to the state's traffic laws. The legislation would require these older drivers to undergo specific assessments or tests to ensure they meet safety standards before being allowed to operate a vehicle. The bill aims to update existing regulations to address the needs of an aging driving population while maintaining public safety on Michigan roads.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by requiring testing for older drivers, improving road safety standards85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Tags Seniors

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 16, 2026

HB 5651: Traffic control: speed restrictions; enforcement of speed restrictions in school zones; modify. Amends sec. 627a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.627a).

This bill modifies Michigan's vehicle code to update rules for speed limits and enforcement in school zones. It clarifies definitions for school zones and adjusts the timing of when lower speed limits must be enforced, expanding the window before and after school sessions to 60 minutes instead of 30. The legislation also allows school superintendents to set additional enforcement periods for times like off-campus lunch and field trips, while maintaining a minimum speed limit of 25 mph in these zones. Additionally, it permits the use of digital signs and flashing lights to display school zone speed limits and requires specific signage for year-round schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enhances student safety in school zones by expanding enforcement periods and allowing superintendents to set additional safety measures, indirectly supporting educational access and environment.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by expanding school zone speed restrictions and enforcement periods, protecting vulnerable road users.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education School Transportation Traffic Safety

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 5703: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for injuring or causing death to individual in a work zone; provide for. Amends sec. 12e, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.12e). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5702'26, HB 5704'26

This bill proposes changes to Michigan's sentencing guidelines for crimes that result in injury or death within work zones. It directly affects prosecutors, judges, and defendants involved in such cases by modifying how sentences are calculated under existing criminal procedure law. The amendment to section 12e of the Code of Criminal Procedure would update the statutory framework governing these specific offenses. The bill is tied with related legislation HB 5702 and HB 5704, indicating coordinated legislative action on sentencing policy.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill modifies sentencing guidelines for work zone crimes, likely increasing penalties or restricting judicial discretion, which aligns with restricting criminal justice flexibility.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens sentencing for work zone violations, enhancing transportation safety and protecting workers in construction zones.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sentencing

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in committee · Michigan · House May 12, 2026

HB 5726: Transportation: other; access to park-and-ride lots for transit agencies to use as intermodal transfer points; provide for. Amends sec. 2 of 1909 PA 283 (MCL 225.2).

This bill directs the Michigan Department of Transportation to allow transit agencies access to park-and-ride lots so they can use them as intermodal transfer points, regardless of whether the state provided accommodations during the lot's construction. It requires the department to coordinate a statewide park-and-ride program and work with local transit agencies to prioritize these transfer points. The legislation also mandates annual funding from the legislature to support these ridesharing and park-and-ride initiatives.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill expands park-and-ride access for transit agencies, strengthens intermodal transfer points, and mandates annual funding for ridesharing programs.90% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 5766: Vehicles: registration; electric vehicle registration fee; provide for. Amends secs. 227 & 801 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.227 & 257.801). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5765'26

This bill proposes changes to Michigan's vehicle registration laws, specifically affecting how electric vehicles are registered and what fees they must pay. It amends existing sections of the Michigan Vehicle Code to update registration procedures and fee structures for electric vehicles. The legislation would directly impact vehicle owners, dealers, and the state Department of Motor Vehicles by modifying how electric vehicle registrations are processed and fees are calculated. As a companion bill tied with HB 5765, it works alongside related legislation to establish new registration requirements for electric vehicles in Michigan.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes sustainable transportation by updating electric vehicle registration and fee structures, supporting clean energy vehicle adoption.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Vehicle Registration

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passed · Michigan · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 5768: Traffic control: driver license; instruction in work zone safety; require. Amends secs. 309 & 310e of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.309 & 257.310e) & adds sec. 309a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5767'26

This bill requires the Michigan Secretary of State to conduct criminal background checks using fingerprint-based systems before authorizing any individual to administer driver's license knowledge tests or driving skills tests. The legislation also mandates that applicants for commercial vehicle endorsements must complete these background checks, and it adds new requirements for examining officers to report their findings in writing. Additionally, the bill clarifies that driving skills tests must include behind-the-wheel road tests and ensures that commercial learner's permits are held for at least 14 days before testing. These changes apply to all individuals administering driving tests in Michigan and aim to enhance the integrity of the licensing process.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by requiring background checks for driver's license test administrators, enhancing public safety and accountability in law enforcement oversight.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by requiring background checks for driver license test administrators, protecting road users from unqualified testers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Roads & Highways

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