The bill amends the existing Michigan Public Act 51 to establish a new program focused on noise abatement measures along state trunk line highways. It mandates the creation of a noise abatement measure program that will provide funding for the construction and maintenance of noise reduction structures in areas lacking such measures. The program will allow local road authorities to request the construction or maintenance of noise abatement measures and to apply for grants or loans to support these projects. The Department of Transportation is tasked with developing a review process for applications, which will include criteria for project evaluation, scoring systems, and publicizing outcomes.

Additionally, the bill creates a dedicated Noise Abatement Measure Fund within the state treasury to finance the program. The fund will receive deposits from various sources, and the Department of Transportation will oversee its administration and expenditures. The bill outlines the responsibilities of the department, including reporting on the program's utilization to legislative committees annually. It also defines key terms related to the program, such as "noise abatement measure" and "project," ensuring clarity in the implementation of the new noise abatement initiatives.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 247.651, 247.675