Taxation: other; neighborhood road fund; create and provide for the distribution of the fund. Amends 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.651 - 247.675) by adding sec. 13c.
Impact
The bill explicitly designates how funds will be allocated to various road agencies, primarily distinguishing between county road commissions and city or village road agencies. Money distributed under this bill can only be utilized for essential functions including preservation and preventive maintenance of local road systems. No matching funds requirement is imposed on local units, alleviating financial pressure on smaller municipalities and allowing them to focus on necessary infrastructure improvements.
Summary
House Bill 4230 aims to amend the 1951 Public Act 51, establishing a dedicated 'neighborhood road fund' within the Michigan treasury. This fund is intended to gather financial resources for the maintenance, preservation, and upgrading of local roads and infrastructure. By setting aside a substantial $100,000,000 annually from income tax revenues through the fiscal years 2025 to 2030, the bill seeks to address critical transportation needs across Michigan. This initiative targets improved road conditions while ensuring that funds do not lapse to the general fund at the fiscal year's end, thus maintaining a dedicated source of funding for local road projects.
Sentiment
The sentiment around HB 4230 appears largely positive among proponents who emphasize the need for enhanced local road maintenance funding. Supporters argue that creating a designated fund will lead to better roads, improved safety, and a positive economic impact due to enhanced local transportation systems. However, there is concern from various stakeholders about ensuring that the funds are adequately managed and that they efficiently reach the communities in need of road repairs and enhancements.
Contention
Notably, the reliance on income tax funding for the neighborhood road fund may spark debates around fiscal policy and priorities. Some stakeholders might contend that introducing such a dedicated fund takes away from general revenue that could be used for broader issues. Additionally, the requirement that this act becomes effective only if associated bills from the 103rd Legislature are passed may introduce complexities in legislative negotiations and prioritization.
State management: funds; funding for businesses with lost revenue due to road construction projects; provide for. Amends 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.651 - 247.675) by adding sec. 10q.
Transportation: funds; local agency infrastructure disaster relief fund and board; create. Amends secs. 10 & 11 of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.660 & 247.661) & adds sec. 11k.
Transportation: railroads; local grade separation grant program and fund; create. Amends 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.651 - 247.675) by adding sec. 11i. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4153'23
Vehicles: registration; revenue from vehicle registration fees; allocate to county road commission of county where registrant resides. Amends sec. 10 of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.660) & adds sec. 10f.
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of institutional desecration and causing vulnerable adult to provide sexually explicit visual material; provide for. Amends sec. 16g, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16g). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4320'23, HB 4476'23
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crime of coercing vulnerable adult into providing sexually explicit visual material and institutional desecration; provide for. Amends sec. 16g, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16g). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4320'23, HB 4476'23
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for the commission of a hate crime; provide for. Amends sec. 16g, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16g).