PERMIT LOCAL AUTHORITY TO

DESIGNATE TWO-WAY HIGHWAY

Senate Bill 1253 as reported from House committee

Sponsor:  Sen. Goeff Hansen

House Committee:  Transportation and Infrastructure

Senate Committee:  Transportation

Complete to 12-18-18                                                            (Enacted as Public Act 440 of 2018)

SUMMARY:

Senate Bill 1253 would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to specifically allow a local authority to designate a highway under its jurisdiction as a two-way highway.

Section 606 of the Code currently states that Chapter 6 (Obedience to and Effect of Traffic Laws) does not prevent a local authority, with respect to streets or highways under its jurisdiction, from designating particular highways as one-way highways. The bill would add that Chapter 6 does not prevent a local authority from designating particular highways under its jurisdiction as two-way highways.

The bill would take effect 90 days after being enacted into law.

MCL 257.606

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have no apparent fiscal impact on the state or local units of government.

POSITION:

The Michigan Municipal League indicated support for the bill. (12-11-18)

                                                                                        Legislative Analyst:   E. Best

                                                                                                Fiscal Analyst:   William E. Hamilton

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.