The bill amends the 1951 PA 51, which governs the classification and funding of public roads, streets, and highways in Michigan. Key changes include the requirement for the state transportation department to determine and accumulate the mileage of state trunk line highways, county primary and local roads, and city and village streets transferred between jurisdictions annually. The language has been updated to replace "shall" with "must" in several sections, emphasizing the mandatory nature of these determinations and calculations. Additionally, the bill clarifies the calculation of funds transferred based on the revenue worth per mile of the respective road classifications.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a movable bridge fund within the state treasury, allowing the state treasurer to receive and invest funds while ensuring that the money does not lapse to the general fund at the end of the fiscal year. It mandates the department to develop operational procedures and cost estimates for publicly owned movable bridges, with provisions for distributing funds to agencies responsible for their operation. The bill also includes new provisions for covering costs related to local federal bridge mandates if additional funds are available after operational costs are met. Overall, these amendments aim to enhance the management and funding of Michigan's transportation infrastructure.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 247.660, 247.661