Bill Text: MI HR0272 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution to create a House select committee to study highway flooding and roadway climate resiliency.
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 17-1)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2022-04-13 - Referred To Committee On Government Operations [HR0272 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2021-HR0272-Introduced.html
house resolution no.272
Rep. Shannon offered the following resolution:
Whereas, Climate change presents a significant and growing risk to the safety and resilience of Michigan's transportation infrastructure. Recent flooding events have resulted in closures, traffic congestion, and damaged roads, threatening the safety, health, economy, and well-being of the people of this state. Taking steps to mitigate these problems and adapt to changing weather patterns requires a comprehensive accounting of the problem and the available policy options; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the House select committee to study highway flooding and roadway climate resiliency is created. The select committee shall place a particular focus on studying the highway flooding and roadway climate resiliency of Southeast Michigan. The select committee shall consist of eight members. Four members of the select committee shall be from the House Republican Caucus selected by the Speaker of the House and four members of the select committee shall be from the House Democratic Caucus selected by the House Minority Leader; and be it further
Resolved, That members of the House select committee shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled to actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of official duties, to be paid from the appropriation to the House of Representatives; and be it further
Resolved, That the House select committee shall report its findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives.
