COMPLETE STREETS ADVISORY COUNCIL                                                        H.B. 4458:

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                      REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

House Bill 4458 (as reported without amendment)

Sponsor:  Representative Jim Runestad

House Committee:  Transportation and Infrastructure

Senate Committee:  Transportation

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Transportation Fund law to delete provisions concerning the Complete Streets Advisory Council.

The Complete Streets Advisory Council was created to provide education and advice to the State Transportation Commission, county road commissions, municipalities, interest groups, and the public on the development, implementation, and coordination of complete streets policies, as well as to advise the State Transportation Commission on the adoption of model policies for complete streets. The Council is required to report each year to the Governor, the State Transportation Commission, and the Legislature on the status of complete streets policies in the State.

"Complete streets" is defined as roadways planned, designed, and constructed to provide appropriate access to all legal users in a manner that promotes safe and efficient movement of people and goods whether by car, truck, transit, assistive device, foot, or bicycle.

The bill would take effect 90 days after its enactment.

MCL 247.660p                                                         Legislative Analyst:  Drew Krogulecki

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed:  10-1-15                                                 Fiscal Analyst:  Glenn Steffens

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.