Bill Text: MI HB4309 | 2023-2024 | 102nd Legislature | Engrossed
Bill Title: Appropriations: transportation department; appropriations for fiscal year 2023-2024; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Engrossed) 2023-06-28 - Referred To Committee On Appropriations [HB4309 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2023-HB4309-Engrossed.html
Substitute For
HOUSE BILL NO. 4309
A bill to make appropriations for the state transportation department for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
the people of the state of michigan enact:
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part 1
line-item appropriations
Sec. 101. There is appropriated for the state transportation department for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, from the following funds:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION |
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APPROPRIATION SUMMARY |
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Full-time equated unclassified positions |
6.0 |
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Full-time equated classified positions |
3,218.3 |
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GROSS APPROPRIATION |
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6,805,049,900 |
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Interdepartmental grant revenues: |
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Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers |
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4,353,000 |
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ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION |
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6,800,696,900 |
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Federal revenues: |
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Total federal revenues |
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2,090,121,400 |
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Special revenue funds: |
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Total local revenues |
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85,773,500 |
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Total private revenues |
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16,800,000 |
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Total other state restricted revenues |
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4,082,502,000 |
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State general fund/general purpose |
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$ |
525,500,000 |
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Sec. 102. DEBT SERVICE |
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Airport safety and protection plan |
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3,616,900 |
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Blue Water Bridge fund |
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3,963,000 |
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Economic development |
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1,688,400 |
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Local bridge fund |
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556,800 |
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State trunkline |
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333,915,000 |
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GROSS APPROPRIATION |
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$ |
343,740,100 |
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Appropriated from: |
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Special revenue funds: |
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Blue Water Bridge fund |
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3,963,000 |
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Economic development fund |
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1,688,400 |
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Local bridge fund |
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556,800 |
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State aeronautics fund |
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3,616,900 |
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State trunkline fund |
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333,915,000 |
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State general fund/general purpose |
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0 |
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Sec. 103. COLLECTION, ENFORCEMENT, AND OTHER AGENCY SUPPORT SERVICES |
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CTF grant to civil service commission |
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250,000 |
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CTF grant to department of attorney general |
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109,500 |
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CTF grant to department of technology, management, and budget |
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35,600 |
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CTF grant to department of treasury |
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54,900 |
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CTF grant to legislative auditor general |
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44,900 |
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MTF grant to department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy |
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2,180,800 |
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MTF grant to department of state for collection of revenue and fees |
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20,000,000 |
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MTF grant to department of treasury |
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3,528,000 |
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MTF grant to legislative auditor general |
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364,200 |
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SAF grant to civil service commission |
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150,000 |
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SAF grant to department of attorney general |
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191,200 |
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SAF grant to department of technology, management, and budget |
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28,100 |
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SAF grant to department of treasury |
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81,600 |
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SAF grant to legislative auditor general |
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35,200 |
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STF grant to civil service commission |
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6,321,000 |
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STF grant to department of attorney general |
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2,170,600 |
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STF grant to department of state police |
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12,422,400 |
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STF grant to department of technology, management, and budget |
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1,255,600 |
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STF grant to department of treasury |
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167,000 |
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STF grant to legislative auditor general |
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846,000 |
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GROSS APPROPRIATION |
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50,236,600 |
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Appropriated from: |
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Special revenue funds: |
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Comprehensive transportation fund |
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494,900 |
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Michigan transportation fund |
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26,073,000 |
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State aeronautics fund |
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486,100 |
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State trunkline fund |
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23,182,600 |
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State general fund/general purpose |
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0 |
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Sec. 104. DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT |
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Full-time equated unclassified positions |
6.0 |
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Full-time equated classified positions |
284.3 |
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Unclassified salaries--FTEs |
6.0 |
$ |
918,400 |
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Asset management council |
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1,876,400 |
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Business support services--FTEs |
49.0 |
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8,059,900 |
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Commission audit and support services--FTEs |
29.3 |
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4,805,400 |
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Economic development and enhancement programs--FTEs |
11.0 |
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1,845,100 |
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Finance, contracts, and support services--FTEs |
195.0 |
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27,123,200 |
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Property management |
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8,499,500 |
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Worker's compensation |
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1,734,500 |
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GROSS APPROPRIATION |
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$ |
54,862,400 |
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Appropriated from: |
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Interdepartmental grant revenues: |
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IDG for accounting service center user charges |
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4,353,000 |
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Special revenue funds: |
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Comprehensive transportation fund |
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1,811,000 |
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Economic development fund |
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408,800 |
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Michigan transportation fund |
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4,432,200 |
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State aeronautics fund |
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708,400 |
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State trunkline fund |
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43,149,000 |
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State general fund/general purpose |
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0 |
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Sec. 105. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY |
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Information technology services and projects |
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$ |
41,634,600 |
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GROSS APPROPRIATION |
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$ |
41,634,600 |
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Appropriated from: |
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Federal revenues: |
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Federal aid transportation programs |
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520,500 |
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Special revenue funds: |
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Blue Water Bridge fund |
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57,600 |
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Comprehensive transportation fund |
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234,400 |
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Economic development fund |
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38,800 |
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Michigan transportation fund |
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306,300 |
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State aeronautics fund |
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182,800 |
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State trunkline fund |
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40,294,200 |
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State general fund/general purpose |
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0 |
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Sec. 106. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING |
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Full-time equated classified positions |
145.0 |
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Planning services--FTEs |
145.0 |
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42,804,200 |
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Grants to regional planning councils |
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488,800 |
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GROSS APPROPRIATION |
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$ |
43,293,000 |
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Appropriated from: |
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Federal revenues: |
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Federal aid transportation programs |
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24,000,000 |
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Special revenue funds: |
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Comprehensive transportation fund |
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634,200 |
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Michigan transportation fund |
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10,445,600 |
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State aeronautics fund |
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16,000 |
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State trunkline fund |
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8,197,200 |
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State general fund/general purpose |
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0 |
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Sec. 107. DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES |
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Full-time equated classified positions |
1,706.3 |
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Business services--FTEs |
178.4 |
$ |
25,796,300 |
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* positions in above line |
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178 |
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Program development and delivery--FTEs |
1,173.3 |
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153,477,100 |
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* positions in above line |
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1,173 |
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System operations management--FTEs |
354.6 |
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73,586,000 |
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* positions in above line |
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355 |
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GROSS APPROPRIATION |
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$ |
252,859,400 |
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Appropriated from: |
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Federal revenues: |
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Federal aid transportation programs |
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13,529,800 |
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Special revenue funds: |
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Comprehensive transportation fund |
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187,100 |
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Michigan transportation fund |
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17,110,700 |
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State trunkline fund |
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222,031,800 |
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State general fund/general purpose |
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0 |
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Sec. 108. HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE |
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Full-time equated classified positions |
909.7 |
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State trunkline operations--FTEs |
909.7 |
$ |
465,846,700 |
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GROSS APPROPRIATION |
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$ |
465,846,700 |
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Appropriated from: |
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Special revenue funds: |
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State trunkline fund |
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465,846,700 |
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State general fund/general purpose |
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0 |
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Sec. 109. ROAD AND BRIDGE PROGRAM |
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Cities and villages |
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$ |
698,031,200 |
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County road commissions |
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1,251,973,100 |
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Grants to local programs |
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33,000,000 |
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Local agency wetland mitigation bank fund |
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2,000,000 |
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Local bridge program |
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27,398,500 |
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Local federal aid and road and bridge construction |
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384,987,800 |
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Movable bridge |
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6,016,600 |
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Rail grade crossing |
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3,000,000 |
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Rail grade crossing - surface improvements |
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3,000,000 |
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State trunkline federal aid and road and bridge construction |
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1,499,639,000 |
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GROSS APPROPRIATION |
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$ |
3,909,046,200 |
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Appropriated from: |
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Federal revenues: |
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Federal aid transportation programs |
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1,580,218,700 |
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Special revenue funds: |
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Local funds |
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30,003,500 |
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Private funds |
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10,000,000 |
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Blue Water Bridge fund |
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20,714,400 |
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Local bridge fund |
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27,398,500 |
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Michigan transportation fund |
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1,997,020,900 |
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State trunkline fund |
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243,690,200 |
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State general fund/general purpose |
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$ |
0 |
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Sec. 110. BLUE WATER BRIDGE |
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Full-time equated classified positions |
44.0 |
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Blue Water Bridge operations--FTEs |
44.0 |
$ |
7,142,400 |
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GROSS APPROPRIATION |
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$ |
7,142,400 |
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Appropriated from: |
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Special revenue funds: |
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Blue Water Bridge fund |
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7,142,400 |
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State general fund/general purpose |
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$ |
0 |
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Sec. 111. TRANSPORTATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT |
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Forest roads |
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$ |
5,000,000 |
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Rural county primary |
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11,092,300 |
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Rural county urban system |
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2,500,000 |
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Target industries/economic redevelopment |
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25,684,400 |
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Urban county congestion |
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11,092,300 |
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GROSS APPROPRIATION |
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$ |
55,369,000 |
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Appropriated from: |
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Special revenue funds: |
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Economic development fund |
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55,369,000 |
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State general fund/general purpose |
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$ |
0 |
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Sec. 112. AERONAUTICS SERVICES |
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Full-time equated classified positions |
48.0 |
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Air service program |
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$ |
50,000 |
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Aviation services--FTEs |
48.0 |
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7,481,800 |
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GROSS APPROPRIATION |
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$ |
7,531,800 |
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Appropriated from: |
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Special revenue funds: |
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State aeronautics fund |
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7,531,800 |
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State general fund/general purpose |
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$ |
0 |
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Sec. 113. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES |
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Full-time equated classified positions |
40.0 |
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Passenger transportation services--FTEs |
40.0 |
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6,371,600 |
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GROSS APPROPRIATION |
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$ |
6,371,600 |
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Appropriated from: |
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Federal revenues: |
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Federal aid transportation programs |
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1,200,000 |
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Special revenue funds: |
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Comprehensive transportation fund |
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5,171,600 |
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State general fund/general purpose |
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$ |
0 |
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Sec. 114. LOCAL BUS TRANSIT |
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Local bus operating |
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$ |
276,750,000 |
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Nonurban operating/capital |
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39,845,600 |
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GROSS APPROPRIATION |
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$ |
316,595,600 |
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Appropriated from: |
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Federal revenues: |
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Federal aid transportation programs |
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37,845,600 |
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Special revenue funds: |
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Local funds |
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2,000,000 |
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Comprehensive transportation fund |
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276,750,000 |
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State general fund/general purpose |
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$ |
0 |
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Sec. 115. INTERCITY PASSENGER AND FREIGHT |
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Full-time equated classified positions |
41.0 |
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Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority |
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$ |
600,000 |
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Freight property management |
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1,300,000 |
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Intercity services |
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9,514,200 |
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Marine passenger service |
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5,152,000 |
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Office of rail--FTEs |
41.0 |
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7,152,000 |
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Rail operations and infrastructure |
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137,750,600 |
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GROSS APPROPRIATION |
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$ |
161,468,800 |
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Appropriated from: |
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Federal revenues: |
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Federal aid transportation programs |
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38,710,800 |
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Special revenue funds: |
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Local funds |
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760,000 |
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Private funds |
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2,800,000 |
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Comprehensive transportation fund |
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110,222,800 |
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Intercity bus equipment fund |
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45,400 |
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Michigan transportation fund |
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2,145,600 |
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Rail freight fund |
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6,000,000 |
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State trunkline fund |
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784,200 |
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State general fund/general purpose |
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$ |
0 |
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Sec. 116. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT |
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Municipal credit program |
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$ |
2,000,000 |
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Service initiatives |
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18,681,600 |
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Specialized services |
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30,312,400 |
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Transit capital |
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222,717,500 |
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Van pooling |
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400,000 |
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GROSS APPROPRIATION |
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$ |
274,111,500 |
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Appropriated from: |
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Federal revenues: |
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Federal aid transportation programs |
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144,096,000 |
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Special revenue funds: |
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Local funds |
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35,510,000 |
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Private funds |
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2,000,000 |
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Comprehensive transportation fund |
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92,505,500 |
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State general fund/general purpose |
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$ |
0 |
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Sec. 117. CAPITAL OUTLAY |
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(1) BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES |
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Salt storage buildings and containment control |
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$ |
3,000,000 |
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Special maintenance, remodeling, and additions |
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5,000,500 |
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GROSS APPROPRIATION |
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$ |
8,000,500 |
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Appropriated from: |
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Special revenue funds: |
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State trunkline fund |
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8,000,500 |
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State general fund/general purpose |
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$ |
0 |
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(2) AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS |
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Airport safety, protection, and improvement program |
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$ |
180,069,700 |
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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport |
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6,370,000 |
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IIJA airport infrastructure grants |
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95,000,000 |
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GROSS APPROPRIATION |
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$ |
281,439,700 |
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Appropriated from: |
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Federal revenues: |
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Federal aid transportation programs |
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250,000,000 |
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Special revenue funds: |
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Local funds |
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17,500,000 |
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Private funds |
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2,000,000 |
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Qualified airport fund |
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6,370,000 |
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State aeronautics fund |
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5,569,700 |
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State general fund/general purpose |
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$ |
0 |
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Sec. 118. ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS |
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Intermodal capital investment grants |
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$ |
100 |
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Michigan bridge bundling initiative |
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100 |
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MI contracting opportunity |
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5,000,000 |
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County road association software |
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1,000,000 |
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Air service/airport revitalization |
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7,000,000 |
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Local road preservation |
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400,000,000 |
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Marine passenger capital grant |
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15,000,000 |
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Michigan mobility challenge |
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10,000,000 |
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Miss Dig |
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1,000,000 |
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New technology and mobility |
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42,500,000 |
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Shared streets and spaces |
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5,000,000 |
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S. S. Badger conversion |
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5,000,000 |
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Speed enforcement pilot project |
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1,000,000 |
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Rail grade separation program |
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32,999,800 |
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GROSS APPROPRIATION |
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$ |
525,500,000 |
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Appropriated from: |
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Special revenue funds: |
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State general fund/general purpose |
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$ |
525,500,000 |
part 2
provisions concerning appropriations
for fiscal year
general sections
Sec. 201. Pursuant to section 30 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963, total state spending from state sources under part 1 for fiscal year 2023-2024 is $4,608,002,000.00 and state spending from state sources to be paid to local units of government for fiscal year 2023-2024 is $2,914,454,000.00. The itemized statement below identifies appropriations from which spending to local units of government will occur:
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Grants to regional planning councils |
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488,800 |
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Cities and villages |
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698,031,200 |
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County road commissions |
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1,251,973,100 |
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Grants to local programs |
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33,000,000 |
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Local bridge program |
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27,398,500 |
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Local agency wetland mitigation |
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2,000,000 |
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Movable bridge |
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3,008,300 |
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Rail grade crossing |
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1,500,000 |
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Rail grade surface crossing improvements |
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3,000,000 |
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Transportation economic development |
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45,608,900 |
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Air service program |
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50,000 |
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Local bus operating |
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276,750,000 |
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Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority |
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600,000 |
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Marine passenger service |
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2,000,000 |
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Municipal credit program |
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2,000,000 |
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Service initiatives |
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9,029,400 |
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Specialized services |
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13,000,000 |
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Transit capital |
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68,076,100 |
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Airport safety, protection, and improvement program |
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5,569,700 |
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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport |
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6,370,000 |
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Intermodal capital investment grants |
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100 |
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Michigan bridge bundling initiative |
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100 |
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Local road preservation |
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400,000,000 |
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Marine passenger capital grant |
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15,000,000 |
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Michigan mobility challenge |
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10,000,000 |
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Rail grade separation program |
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34,999,800 |
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Shared streets and spaces |
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5,000,000 |
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Total payments to local units of government |
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2,914,454,000 |
Sec. 202. The appropriations authorized under this part and part 1 are subject to the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431,
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MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594.
Sec. 203. As used in this part and part 1:
(a) "CTF" means comprehensive transportation fund.
(b) "Department" means the state transportation department.
(c) "Director" means the director of the department.
(d) "DOT" means the United States Department of Transportation.
(e) "DOT-FHWA" means DOT, Federal Highway Administration.
(f) "FTE" means full-time equated.
(g) "IDG" means interdepartmental grant.
(h) "IIJA" means the infrastructure investment and jobs act, 2021, Public Law 117-58.
(i) "MTF" means Michigan transportation fund.
(j) "SAF" means state aeronautics fund.
(k) "STF" means state trunkline fund.
Sec. 204. The department shall use the internet to fulfill the reporting requirements of this part. This requirement shall include transmission of reports via email to the recipients identified for each reporting requirement, and it shall include placement of reports on an internet site.
Sec. 205. To the extent permissible under section 261 of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1261, all of the following apply:
(a) The funds appropriated in part 1 must not be used for the purchase of foreign goods or services, or both, if competitively priced and of comparable quality American goods or services, or both, are available.
(b) Preference must be given to goods or services, or both, manufactured or provided by Michigan businesses, if they are
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competitively priced and of comparable quality.
(c) Preference must be given to goods or services, or both, that are manufactured or provided by Michigan businesses owned and operated by veterans, if they are competitively priced and of comparable quality.
Sec. 206. To the extent permissible under the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594, the director shall take all reasonable steps to ensure geographically disadvantaged business enterprises compete for and perform contracts to provide services or supplies, or both. The director shall strongly encourage firms with which the department contracts to subcontract with certified businesses in depressed and deprived communities for services, supplies, or both.
Sec. 207. The department shall prepare a report on out-of-state travel expenses not later than January 1 of each year. The travel report shall be a listing of all travel by classified and unclassified employees outside this state in the immediately preceding fiscal year that was funded in whole or in part with funds appropriated in the department's budget. The report shall be submitted to the senate and house appropriations committees, the house and senate fiscal agencies, and the state budget director. The report shall include the following information:
(a) The dates of each travel occurrence.
(b) The transportation and related costs of each travel occurrence, including the proportion funded with state general fund/general purpose revenues, the proportion funded with state restricted revenues, the proportion funded with federal revenues, and the proportion funded with other revenues.
Sec. 208. Funds appropriated in part 1 shall not be used by a
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principal executive department, state agency, or authority to hire a person to provide legal services that are the responsibility of the attorney general. This prohibition does not apply to legal services for bonding activities and for those activities that the attorney general authorizes.
Sec. 209. Not later than December 15, the state budget office shall prepare and transmit a report that provides for estimates of the total general fund/general purpose appropriation lapses at the close of the prior fiscal year. This report shall summarize the projected year-end general fund/general purpose appropriation lapses by major departmental program or program areas. The report shall be transmitted to the chairpersons of the senate and house of representatives standing committees on appropriations and the senate and house fiscal agencies.
Sec. 210. (1) In addition to the funds appropriated in part 1, there is appropriated an amount not to exceed $40,000,000.00 for federal contingency authorization. These funds are not available for expenditure until they have been transferred to another line item in part 1 pursuant to section 393(2) of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1393.
(2) In addition to the funds appropriated in part 1, there is appropriated an amount not to exceed $5,000,000.00 for state restricted contingency authorization. These funds are not available for expenditure until they have been transferred to another line item in part 1 pursuant to section 393(2) of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1393.
(3) In addition to the funds appropriated in part 1, there is appropriated an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 for local contingency authorization. These funds are not available for
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expenditure until they have been transferred to another line item in part 1 pursuant to section 393(2) of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1393.
(4) In addition to the funds appropriated in part 1, there is appropriated an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 for private contingency authorization. These funds are not available for expenditure until they have been transferred to another line item in part 1 pursuant to section 393(2) of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1393.
Sec. 211. The department shall cooperate with the department of technology, management, and budget to maintain a searchable website accessible by the public at no cost that includes, but is not limited to, all of the following:
(a) Fiscal year-to-date expenditures by category.
(b) Fiscal year-to-date expenditures by appropriation unit.
(c) Fiscal year-to-date payments to a selected vendor, including the vendor name, payment date, payment amount, and payment description.
(d) The number of active department employees by job classification.
(e) Job specifications and wage rates.
Sec. 212. Within 14 days after the release of the executive budget recommendation, the department shall cooperate with the state budget office to provide information sufficient to provide the senate and house appropriations chairs, the chairpersons of the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on transportation, and the senate and house fiscal agencies with an annual report on estimated state restricted fund balances, state restricted fund projected revenues, and state restricted fund expenditures for the
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fiscal years ending September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2024.
Sec. 213. The department shall maintain, on a publicly accessible website, a department scorecard that identifies, tracks, and regularly updates key metrics that are used to monitor and improve the department's performance.
Sec. 215. A department shall not take disciplinary action against an employee of the department or departmental agency in the state classified civil service because the employee communicates with a member of the senate or house of representatives or a member's staff, unless the communication is prohibited by law and the department or agency taking disciplinary action is exercising its authority as provided by law.
Sec. 216. On a quarterly basis, the department shall report to the senate and house appropriations committees, the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on transportation, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget office a comparison by line item of the number of FTEs authorized from funds appropriated in part 1 to the actual number of FTEs at the end of the reporting period.
Sec. 217. Appropriations in part 1 shall, to the extent possible by the department, not be expended until all existing work project authorization available for the same purposes is exhausted.
Sec. 219. The departments and agencies receiving appropriations in part 1 shall receive and retain copies of all reports funded from appropriations in part 1. Federal and state guidelines for short-term and long-term retention of records shall be followed. The department may electronically retain copies of reports unless otherwise required by federal and state guidelines.
Sec. 220. The department shall report no later than April 1 on
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each specific policy change made to implement a public act affecting the department that took effect during the prior calendar year to the senate and house appropriations committees, the senate and house subcommittees on transportation, the joint committee on administrative rules, and the senate and house fiscal agencies.
Sec. 221. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall do all of the following:
(a) Report to the house and senate appropriations committees, the house and senate fiscal agencies, the house and senate policy offices, and the state budget office any amount of severance pay for a department director, deputy director, or other high-ranking department official not later than 14 days after a severance agreement with the director or official is signed. The name of the director or official and the amount of severance pay must be included in the report required by this subdivision.
(b) By February 1, report to the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on transportation, the house and senate fiscal agencies, the house and senate policy offices, and the state budget office on the total amount of severance pay remitted to former department employees during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023 and the total number of former department employees that were remitted severance pay during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023.
(2) As used in this section, "severance pay" means compensation that is both payable or paid upon the termination of employment and in addition to either wages or benefits earned during the course of employment or generally applicable retirement benefits.
Sec. 223. To the extent possible, the department shall provide
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notice to the speaker of the house, the house minority leader, the senate majority leader, the senate minority leader, the house and senate standing committees on transportation, the appropriate house and senate appropriations subcommittees on transportation, and the house and senate fiscal agencies on proposed federal rule changes related to the department that would require amendments to the laws of this state. The notice shall be given within 30 business days of the proposed federal rule being posted to the Federal Register and shall include a description of the proposed federal rule, the publication date, the date when public comment closes, the document citation, and a description of the statutory changes needed when the rule is finalized.
Sec. 224. It is the intent of the legislature that departments maximize the efficiency of the state workforce and, where possible, prioritize in-person work. Each executive branch department, agency, board, or commission that receives funding under part 1 must post its in-person, remote, or hybrid work policy on its website.
Sec. 225. (1) No money appropriated in part 1 shall be used to restrict or interfere with actions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, or to restrict or impede a marginalized community's access to government resources, programs, or facilities, or to diminish, interfere with, or restrict an individual's ability to exercise the right to reproductive freedom.
(2) From the funds appropriated in part 1, local governments shall report any action or policy that attempts to restrict or interfere with the duties of the local health officer.
DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT
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Sec. 301. The department may establish a fee schedule and collect fees sufficient to cover the costs to issue the permits that the department is authorized by law to issue upon request, unless otherwise stipulated by law. All permit fees are nonrefundable application fees and shall be credited to the appropriate fund to recover the direct and indirect costs of receiving, reviewing, and processing the requests.
Sec. 304. If, as a requirement of bidding on a highway project, the department requires a contractor to submit financial or proprietary documentation as to how the bid was calculated, that bid documentation shall be kept confidential and shall not be disclosed other than to a department representative without the contractor's written consent. The department may disclose the bid documentation if necessary to address or defend a claim by a contractor.
Sec. 306. (1) The amounts appropriated in part 1 to support tax and fee collection, law enforcement, and other program services provided to the department and to transportation funds by other state departments shall be expended from transportation funds pursuant to annual contracts between the department and those other state departments. The contracts shall be executed prior to the expenditure or obligation of those funds. The contracts shall provide, but are not limited to, the following data applicable to each state department:
(a) Estimated costs to be recovered from transportation funds.
(b) Description of services provided to the department and/or transportation funds and financed with transportation funds.
(c) Detailed cost allocation methods appropriate to the type of services being provided and the activities financed with
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(2) Not later than 2 months after publication of the state of Michigan annual comprehensive financial report, each state department receiving funding pursuant to an interdepartment contract with the department shall submit a written report to the department, the state budget director, the house and senate fiscal agencies, and the auditor general stating by spending authorization account the amount of estimated funds contracted with the department, the amount of funds expended, the amount of funds returned to the transportation funds, and any unreimbursed transportation-related costs incurred but not billed to transportation funds.
Sec. 307. Before March 1 of each year, the department will provide to the legislature, the state budget director, and the house and senate fiscal agencies its rolling 5-year plan listing by county or by county road commission all highway construction projects for the fiscal year and all expected projects for the ensuing fiscal years.
Sec. 310. The department shall provide in a timely manner copies of the agenda, approved minutes, and audio recording of state transportation commission meetings to the members of the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on transportation, the house and senate fiscal agencies, and the state budget director.
Sec. 311. On or before March 30, 2024, the department shall provide a progress report on the CRRSAA highway infrastructure program - local bridge bundling initiative established in section 113(2) of article 14 of 2021 PA 87, to the senate and house transportation appropriations subcommittees, the state budget
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director, and the senate and house fiscal agencies.
Sec. 313. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department may increase a state infrastructure bank program and grant or loan funds in accordance with regulations of the state infrastructure bank program of the United States Department of Transportation. The state infrastructure bank is to be administered by the department for the purpose of providing a revolving, self-sustaining resource for financing transportation infrastructure projects.
(2) In addition to funds provided in subsection (1), money received by the state as federal grants, repayment of state infrastructure bank loans, or other reimbursement or revenue received by the state as a result of projects funded by the program and interest earned on that money shall be deposited in the revolving state infrastructure bank fund and shall be available for transportation infrastructure projects. At the close of the fiscal year, any unencumbered funds remaining in the state infrastructure bank fund shall remain in the fund and be carried forward into the succeeding fiscal year.
(3) The department shall submit a report to the state budget director, the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on transportation, and the house and senate fiscal agencies on the status of the state infrastructure bank. The report shall be submitted on or before December 1, 2023. The report shall include all of the following:
(a) The balance in the state infrastructure bank at September 30, 2023, including a breakdown of the balance by cash and cash equivalents, outstanding loans, and balance available for loan to local agencies.
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(b) A breakdown of the state infrastructure loan balance by amounts designated as originating from federal sources and the amounts originating from nonfederal sources.
(c) A list of outstanding loans by agency, original loan amount, project description, loan term, and amount outstanding.
Sec. 319. The department shall post signs at each rest area to identify the agency or contractor responsible for maintenance of the rest area. The signs shall include a department telephone number and shall indicate that unsafe or unclean conditions at the rest area may be reported to that telephone number.
Sec. 353. The department shall review its contractor payment process and ensure that all prime contractors are paid promptly. The department shall ensure that prime contractors are in compliance with special provision 109.10 regarding the prompt payment of subcontractors.
Sec. 357. When presented with complete local federal aid project submittals, the department shall complete all necessary reviews and inspections required to let local federal aid projects within 120 days of receipt. The department shall implement a system for monitoring the local federal aid project review process.
Sec. 375. The department is prohibited from reimbursing contractors or consultants for costs associated with groundbreaking ceremonies, receptions, open houses, or press conferences related to transportation projects funded, in whole or in part, by revenue appropriated in part 1.
Sec. 383. (1) The department shall prepare a report on use of department-owned aircraft during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023. With respect to each department-owned aircraft, the report shall include all of the following:
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(a) Total hours of usage.
(b) Description of specific flights including dates of travel, names of passengers including state agency, university, or local government affiliation, travel origin and destination, and total estimated costs associated with the air travel.
(2) The report shall be submitted to the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on transportation, state budget director, and the house and senate fiscal agencies no later than February 1, 2024.
(3) The department shall maintain a system for recovering the cost of operating department-owned aircraft through charges to aircraft users.
Sec. 384. (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), the department shall not obligate the state to expend any state transportation revenue for construction planning or construction of the Gordie Howe International Crossing or a renamed successor. In addition, except as provided in subsection (2), the department shall not commit the state to any new contract related to the construction planning or construction of the Gordie Howe International Crossing or a renamed successor that would obligate the state to expend any state transportation revenue. An expenditure for staff resources used in connection with project activities, which expenditure is subject to full and prompt reimbursement from Canada, shall not be considered an expenditure of state transportation revenue.
(2) If the legislature enacts specific enabling legislation for the construction of the Gordie Howe International Crossing or a renamed successor, subsection (1) does not apply once the enabling legislation goes into effect.
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Sec. 385. (1) The department shall submit monthly reports to the state budget director, the speaker of the house of representatives, the house of representatives minority leader, the senate majority leader, the senate minority leader, the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on transportation, and the house and senate fiscal agencies on all of the following:
(a) All expenditures made by the state related to the Gordie Howe Bridge.
(b) All reimbursements made by Canada under section 384(1) of this part to the state for expenditures for staff resources used in connection with project activities.
(c) All eminent domain and condemnation powers used, the related real estate involved in any governmental taking, the price paid for those properties, and the beneficiary's name or associated corporation.
(2) The initial report required under subsection (1) shall be submitted on or before December 1, 2023. The initial report shall cover the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023.
Sec. 387. (1) Within 90 days of completion of any formal traffic study, formal traffic control study, or formal traffic mitigation study, the department shall post the results of the study on the department's website.
(2) As used in this section, the terms "traffic study", "traffic control study", and "traffic mitigation study" include, but are not limited to, investigations into the need for traffic lights, reviews of traffic speeds and related recommendations regarding speed limits, and ways to improve traffic flow during peak travel times.
Sec. 393. The department shall promote best practices for
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public transportation services in this state, including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) Transit vehicle rehabilitation to reduce life-cycle cost of public transportation through midlife rehabilitation of transit buses.
(b) Cooperation between entities using transit, including school districts, cities, townships, and counties with a view to promoting cost savings through joint purchasing of fuel and other procurements.
(c) Coordination of transportation dollars among state departments that provide transit-related services, including the department of health and human services. Priority should be given to use of public transportation services where available.
(d) Promotion of intelligent transportation services for buses that incorporate computer and navigation technology to make transit systems more efficient, including stoplight coordinating, vehicle tracking, data tracking, and computerized scheduling.
Sec. 394. The department and local road agencies shall make the preservation of their existing road networks a funding priority.
Sec. 395. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for state trunkline federal aid road and bridge construction, the department may expend up to $10,000,000.00 on highway maintenance activities to support safety-related, high-priority, and other deferred routine maintenance needs on the state trunkline network.
Sec. 398. The department shall continue to work to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries on the state trunkline network and shall maintain the Toward Zero Deaths statewide safety campaign.
Sec. 399. In developing its state trunkline road and bridge
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construction program, the department shall prioritize spending on capital preventative maintenance.
FEDERAL
Sec. 402. A portion of the federal DOT-FHWA highway research, planning, and construction funds made available to this state shall be allocated to transportation programs administered by local jurisdictions in accordance with section 10o of 1951 PA 51, MCL 247.660o. A local road agency, with respect to a project approved for federal aid funding in a state transportation improvement program, may enter into a voluntary buyout agreement with the department or with another local road agency to exchange the federal aid with state restricted transportation funds as agreed to by the respective parties. The state restricted transportation funds received in exchange for federal aid funds shall be used for the same purpose as the federal aid funds were originally intended.
MICHIGAN TRANSPORTATION FUND
Sec. 501. The money received under the motor carrier act, 1933 PA 254, MCL 475.1 to 479.42, and not appropriated to the department of licensing and regulatory affairs or the department of state police is deposited in the Michigan transportation fund.
Sec. 503. (1) At the close of the fiscal year, funds appropriated in part 1 for the transportation economic development program shall lapse to the transportation economic development fund.
(2) At the close of the fiscal year, funds appropriated in part 1 for the local bridge program shall carry forward and are appropriated for the purposes defined in section 10(5) of 1951 PA
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51, MCL 247.660.
(3) Interest earned in the department of transportation economic development fund and local bridge fund shall remain in the respective funds and shall be allocated to the respective programs based on actual interest earned at the end of each fiscal year.
(4) In addition to the funds appropriated in part 1, the department of transportation economic development fund and local bridge fund may receive federal, local, or private funds or restricted source funds such as interest earnings. These funds are appropriated for projects that are consistent with the purposes of the respective funds.
(5) None of the funds statutorily dedicated to the transportation economic development fund and local bridge fund shall be diverted to other projects.
Sec. 504. Funds from the Michigan transportation fund shall be distributed to the comprehensive transportation fund, the economic development fund, the recreation improvement fund, and the state trunkline fund, in accordance with this part and part 1 and part 711 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.71101 to 324.71108, and may only be used as specified in this part and part 1, 1951 PA 51, MCL 247.651 to 247.675, and part 711 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.71101 to 324.71108.
STATE TRUNKLINE FUND
Sec. 601. (1) The department shall maintain documentation to support initial acceptance of warrantied projects, interim and final inspections, and notifications to contractors that the warranty period had expired. The department also shall review and
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evaluate consultant evaluation requirements or recommendations and update existing policies and procedures accordingly.
(2) The department shall review its warranty administration processes, procedures, and associated manuals to ensure that all of the following occur:
(a) Initial notifications of needed corrective action are sent prior to warranty expiration.
(b) Consistent and timely second notifications of needed corrective action are sent if contractors do not respond within 30 days of an initial notification.
(c) The department has an effective process to establish time frames for corrective action completion.
(d) Daily inspector reports on all warranty segments are completed consistently.
(3) The department shall report on the review described in subsection (2) and changes resulting from the review. The department shall submit the report to the state budget director, the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on transportation, and the house and senate fiscal agencies no later than March 31, 2024.
Sec. 604. At the close of the fiscal year, any unencumbered and unexpended balance in the state trunkline fund shall remain in the state trunkline fund and shall carry forward and is appropriated for federal aid road and bridge programs for projects contained in the annual state transportation program.
Sec. 614. From the funds appropriated in part 1, $5,000,000.00 must be allocated to incentivize and support the inclusion of low-impact development stormwater management practices in the design of state trunkline and local road agency construction projects. With
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respect to state trunkline highways, low-impact development stormwater management practices must include consideration of impacts on land and drainage within 75 feet of a state trunkline highway.
Sec. 615. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall apply for grant funding under the national motor vehicle per-mile user fee pilot program under section 13002 of the infrastructure investment and jobs act, Public Law 117-58. If the grant funding is awarded, it must be used to establish a pilot program to determine the feasibility of road usage charges as a replacement for motor fuel taxes as a basis for transportation funding.
(2) From the funds appropriated in part 1, $1,000,000.00 is appropriated to provide matching funds for an application for grant funding as described in subsection (1).
TRANSIT AND RAIL RELATED FUNDS
Sec. 701. The department shall establish an intercity bus equipment and facility fund as a subsidiary fund within the comprehensive transportation fund created under section 10b of 1951 PA 51, MCL 247.660b. Proceeds received by this state from the sale of state-owned intercity bus equipment shall be credited to the intercity bus equipment and facility fund for the purchase and repair of intercity bus equipment, as appropriated. Security deposits not returned to a lessee of state-owned intercity bus equipment under terms of the lease agreement shall be credited to the intercity bus equipment and facility fund for the repair of intercity bus equipment, as appropriated. Money received by the department from lease payments for state-owned intercity bus
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equipment, and facility maintenance charges under terms of leases of state-owned intercity facilities, shall be credited to the intercity bus equipment and facility fund for the purchase and repair of intercity bus equipment or for the maintenance and rehabilitation of state-owned intercity facilities, as appropriated. At the close of the fiscal year, any funds remaining in the intercity bus equipment and facility fund shall remain in the fund and be carried forward into the succeeding fiscal year.
Sec. 702. Money that is received by this state as repayment for loans made for rail or water freight capital projects, and as a result of the sale of property or equipment used or projected to be used for rail or water freight projects shall be deposited in the rail freight fund created by section 17 of the state transportation preservation act of 1976, 1976 PA 295, MCL 474.67. At the close of the fiscal year, any funds remaining in the rail freight fund shall remain in the fund and be carried forward into the succeeding fiscal year.
Sec. 704. From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall prepare and transmit a report that includes the department's current rolling 5-year rail plan and detail regarding the department's obligations for programs funded under the appropriation in part 1 for rail operations and infrastructure. The report shall include a breakdown of the appropriation by program, year-to-date obligations under each program itemized by project, and an estimate of future obligations under each program itemized by project for the remainder of the fiscal year. The report shall be submitted to the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on transportation, the state budget director, and the senate and house fiscal agencies, on or before February 1, 2024.
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Sec. 707. (1) Before March 1 of each year, the department will provide to the legislature, the state budget office, and the house and senate fiscal agencies its rail strategic plan. The strategic plan shall include, but is not limited to, a rolling 5-year rail plan and summary of the department's obligations for programs funded under the appropriation in part 1 for rail operations and infrastructure.
(2) The rolling 5-year rail plan shall include, but is not limited to, all the following:
(a) A listing by county of all rail infrastructure projects on rail lines within the state utilizing state funds, and the estimated cost of each project.
(b) The actual or projected state expenditures for operation of passenger rail service.
(c) The actual or projected state expenditures for maintenance of passenger service rail lines.
(3) The period of the rolling 5-year rail plan includes the current fiscal year and the 4 fiscal years immediately following the current fiscal year.
(4) The summary of the department's obligations for programs funded under the appropriation in part 1 for rail operations and infrastructure shall include a breakdown of the appropriation by program, year-to-year obligations under each program itemized by project, and an estimate of future obligations under each program itemized by project for the remainder of the fiscal year.
(5) from the funds appropriated in part 1 for rail operations and infrastructure, not less than $21,500,000.00 must be allocated for the support of rail-related economic development projects and rail freight system preservation projects.
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Sec. 735. For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, the appropriation to a street railway pursuant to section 10e(22) of 1951 PA 51, MCL 247.660e, is $0.
Sec. 752. The legislature encourages the department to meet with representatives of a rail industry trade association to provide information on the availability of rail infrastructure loan and grant funding programs and freight economic development project opportunities.
AERONAUTICS FUND
Sec. 801. Except as otherwise provided in section 903 of this part for capital outlay, at the close of the fiscal year, any unobligated and unexpended balance in the state aeronautics fund created in the aeronautics code of the state of Michigan, 1945 PA 327, MCL 259.1 to 259.208, shall lapse to the state aeronautics fund and be appropriated by the legislature in the immediately succeeding fiscal year.
CAPITAL OUTLAY
Sec. 901. (1) From federal-state-local project appropriations contained in part 1 for the purpose of assisting political entities and subdivisions of this state in the construction and improvement of publicly used airports and landing fields within this state, the state transportation department may permit the award of contracts on behalf of units of local government for the authorized locations not to exceed the indicated amounts, of which the state allocated portion shall not exceed the amount appropriated in part 1.
(2) Political entities and subdivisions shall provide not less than 5% of the cost of any project under this section, unless a
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total nonfederal share less than 10% is otherwise specified in federal law. State money shall not be allocated until local money is allocated. State money for any 1 project shall not exceed 1/3 of the total appropriation in part 1 from state funds for airport improvement programs.
(3) The Michigan aeronautics commission may take those steps necessary to match federal money available for airport construction and improvement within this state and to meet the matching requirements of the federal government. Whether acting alone or jointly with another political subdivision or public agency or with this state, a political subdivision or public agency of this state shall not submit to any agency of the federal government a project application for airport planning or development unless it is authorized in this part and part 1 and the project application is approved by the governing body of each political subdivision or public agency making the application and by the Michigan aeronautics commission.
Sec. 903. The appropriations in part 1 for capital outlay shall be carried forward at the end of the fiscal year consistent with the provisions of section 248 of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1248.
ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Sec. 1001. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for Michigan mobility challenge, $10,000,000.00 must be used by the department for grants in support of projects related to enhanced transportation services for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
(2) By not later than March 1, 2024, the department shall
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submit a report to the state budget director, the chairs of the house and senate committees on appropriations, the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on transportation, and the house and senate fiscal agencies on the use of funds appropriated under subsection (1). In awarding grants under this section, the department must give consideration to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
(3) In implementing the appropriations in this section, the department shall work with the office of future mobility and electrification. In awarding grants under this section, the department must give consideration to diversity and equity values.
Sec. 1002. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for county road association software, $1,000,000.00 is appropriated to the department for grant funding to the County Road Association of Michigan as follows:
(a) $500,000.00 for the development of a local road agency field construction management software system consistent with department and FHWA construction project reporting requirements.
(b) $500,000.00 for the development of a local road agency accounting software program consistent with 1951 PA 51, MCL 247.651 to 247.675, and department of treasury reporting requirements.
Sec. 1003. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for Miss Dig grants, $1,000,000.00 is appropriated to the department for grant funding to Miss Dig as follows:
(a) $500,000.00 for the development of utility mapping including digitized records of utility facilities.
(b) $500,000.00 for Miss Dig education and training activities.
Sec. 1004. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for
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shared streets and spaces, the department shall establish and administer a shared streets and spaces grant program.
(2) The shared streets and spaces program shall provide grant funding, as provided in this section, to municipalities and public transit agencies to implement improvements to plazas, sidewalks, curbs, streets, bus stops, parking areas, and other public spaces in support of public health, safe mobility, and strengthened commerce.
(3) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for shared streets and spaces, $5,000,000.00 is appropriated for grants for new or improved bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure intended to increase safety and convenience of biking and walking. Eligible projects include any of the following:
(a) New or improved pedestrian crossings, including new paint, shortened crossings, better ramps, or refuge islands.
(b) Pedestrian signal upgrades at intersections or mid-block crossings.
(c) Bike lanes.
(d) Trails or shared-use path connections.
(e) At-grade rail crossing improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians.
(f) Bicycle parking.
(g) Pedestrian or bicyclist lighting.
(h) Pedestrian or bicyclist wayfinding.
(i) New bikeshare equipment.
(j) Bicycle-friendly drain grates.
(4) Grants for projects under the shared streets and spaces grant program may be awarded up to $200,000.00 per project to any municipality or public transit agency.
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(5) Projects funded through the shared streets and spaces grant program must be established under a grant agreement that does both of the following:
(a) Outlines milestones and activities that must be met in order to receive a disbursement of funds.
(b) Identifies measurable project outcomes.
(6) As used in this section:
(a) "Municipality" means an incorporated city.
(b) "Public transit agency" means an eligible authority or eligible governmental agency as those terms are defined in section 10c of 1951 PA 51, MCL 247.660c.
Sec. 1005. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for speed enforcement pilot project, the department shall establish an automated speed enforcement pilot project. The purpose of the project is to determine the effectiveness of automated speed enforcement technology. The pilot project must include a study of at least 1 school zone and 1 work zone.
(2) By not later than March 1, 2024, the department shall submit a report to the state budget director, the chairs of the house and senate committees on appropriations, the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on transportation, and the house and senate fiscal agencies on the outcome of the study. The report shall include a description of project methodology, findings and recommendations, and a breakdown of expenditures by vendor or object.
Sec. 1006. From the 1-time funds appropriated in part 1 for marine passenger capital grant, $15,000,000.00 is appropriated and must be used by the department for a grant for the acquisition of a ferry to transport passengers and motor vehicles on the St. Mary's
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River in Chippewa County. The grant shall be awarded to an eligible authority or eligible governmental agency as defined in section 10c of 1951 PA 51, MCL 247.660c.
Sec. 1007. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for S. S. Badger conversion, $5,000,000.00 must be used by the department for a grant to support the conversion of the S. S. Badger from coal power to electric and diesel power.
Sec. 1008. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for local road preservation, the department shall allocate and distribute $400,000,000.00 as follows:
(a) The department shall allocate $400,000,000.00 to local road agencies in each county in this state proportionately, based on each county's population in relation to the total state population. This allocation is the total county share.
(b) The department shall allocate and distribute the total county share of each county as follows:
(i) The department shall allocate a percentage equal to that county's municipal population as a municipal share.
(ii) The department shall distribute the municipal share to each municipality in the county proportionately, based on each municipality's population in relation to that county's municipal population.
(iii) The department shall distribute the remainder of the total county share to the county road agency.
(2) A local road agency receiving money under the local road agency preservation program shall use the money for the preservation of local roads and streets as defined in section 10c of 1951 PA 51, MCL 247.660c.
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(a) "Local road agency" means that term as defined in section 9a of 1951 PA 51, MCL 247.659a.
(b) "Municipality" means an incorporated city or village that is also a local road agency.
(c) "Municipal population" means the percentage of a county's population that resides in municipalities.
(d) "Population" means the population according to the most recent federal decennial census.
(e) "Total county share" means the amount allocated to local road agencies within a county under subsection (1)(a).
Sec. 1009. Funds appropriated in part 1 for rail grade separation program shall be expended by the department to support a grant program for the separation of motor vehicle traffic and railroad traffic. Grant funds awarded under this program may be used by local road agencies for design and construction related to a grade separation project or a project that improves traffic at a rail crossing without a full grade separation, including, but not limited to, construction of a rail siding or spur. Projects shall be selected for inclusion in the program subject to available funding and according to the following criteria:
(a) Grade separation projects that will eliminate significant blockages or backups.
(b) Grade separation projects that will have a positive impact on the local economy, safety, and the efficient movement of goods and people.
(c) Any other criteria established by the department.
Sec. 1010. (1) From the 1-time funds appropriated in part 1 for new technology and mobility, $42,500,000.00 is appropriated to the department to be used as follows:
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(a) $20,000,000.00 for implementation of aerial mobility and drone infrastructure projects, including drone hubs, drone ports, and last mile delivery.
(b) $5,000,000.00 for Michigan mobility fund platform and mobility public-private partnership and programming projects.
(c) $5,000,000.00 for an inductive charging interoperability pilot project.
(d) $7,500,000.00 for a Lake Michigan electric vehicle circuit tour project.
(e) $5,000,000.00 for a Michigan e-bike purchase incentive program.
(2) In implementing the appropriations in this section, the department shall work with the office of future mobility and electrification.
(a) A revolving loan program to provide for bank fees and initial project-based loans for socially or economically disadvantaged businesses to participate in the delivery of the department's programs. To provide for this program, an MI contracting opportunity loan fund is created in the department. Any funds deposited into the fund from the part 1 appropriation or funds received by this state as repayment of past loans are
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appropriated and shall be available for future loans. At the close of the fiscal year, any unencumbered funds remaining in the fund shall be carried forward into the succeeding fiscal year.
(b) Development of a small business mentor protégé program.
(c) A program to expand the availability of affordable insurance options for eligible suppliers.
Sec. 1012. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1, an amount not to exceed $20,000,000.00 is appropriated for a local disaster relief fund. The local disaster relief fund shall provide funding for a local disaster relief program. The local disaster relief program shall provide grants to local road agencies in response to natural disasters and other emergency events that affect transportation infrastructure or operations.
(2) It is the intent of this legislature that the legislature make appropriations in subsequent fiscal years to the local disaster relief fund to maintain a fund balance sufficient to respond to disasters and emergencies impacting local road agency infrastructure and operations.
Sec. 1013. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for air service/airport revitalization, $7,000,000.00 is appropriated to the department for grant funding to airports in this state as follows:
(a) $5,000,000.00 for air service development, air service connectivity, and service retention.
(b) $2,000,000.00 for capital development projects at general aviation airports in this state. Capital development projects include obstruction removal, pavement rehabilitation, fuel facility construction, and terminal improvements.
