Transportation (Roads & Highways)

passed · Michigan · House Apr 30, 2026

HR 305: A resolution to declare May 2026 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

This resolution designates May 2026 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Michigan to promote safer riding practices among the state's 228,926 registered motorcycle owners. The measure encourages riders to wear protective gear, maintain their vehicles properly, and follow traffic laws while also urging other drivers to be more vigilant when sharing the road with motorcycles. As a symbolic gesture rather than a law with enforceable penalties, the bill aims to raise public awareness about the importance of defensive driving and rider education. It was introduced by Representative Gregory Alexander and adopted by the House of Representatives to highlight the shared responsibility of all road users in preventing crashes and fatalities.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes motorcycle safety awareness, encouraging protective gear and vigilance, which enhances transportation safety.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 6010: Highways: memorial; portion of I-75; designate as the "MCO Daniel M. Kerstetter Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 128.

This bill proposes renaming a specific section of Interstate 75 in Wayne County to honor Motor Carrier Officer Daniel M. Kerstetter. The designated stretch of road runs from Northline Road northward to London Avenue. By amending the Michigan Memorial Highway Act, the legislation formally establishes this new name for the roadway. The change directly affects the state's transportation records and signage along that portion of the highway.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill honors a transportation safety officer and updates highway signage, directly supporting the transportation infrastructure and safety domain.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · Michigan · House Aug 26, 2026

HB 5940: Public utilities: electric utilities; electronic transmission infrastructure; allow to use existing rights-of-way. Amends sec. 13 of 1925 PA 368 (MCL 247.183) & adds sec. 13a.

HB 5940 allows electric utilities and other providers to install electronic transmission infrastructure, such as high-voltage power lines, within existing highway rights-of-way without needing separate consent from local governments. The bill establishes specific standards for underground placement to avoid increasing road maintenance costs and introduces a fee structure where utilities pay a one-time permit fee, with revenues dedicated to highway capital and maintenance. Additionally, the legislation creates a coordination process between the state transportation department and utilities to identify suitable routes and includes protections that prevent the state from relocating transmission lines for at least five years once a route is approved.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill facilitates energy infrastructure deployment by allowing utilities to use existing rights-of-way, reducing barriers to grid expansion and maintenance.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds highway maintenance via utility fees and mandates underground infrastructure to avoid increasing road maintenance costs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Transmission Roads & Highways

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passed · Michigan · House May 13, 2026

HR 311: A resolution to declare May 13, 2026, as Rail Day in the state of Michigan.

This bill designates May 13, 2026, as Rail Day in Michigan to formally recognize the state's rail infrastructure. The resolution highlights the industry's role in supporting the economy, reducing road congestion, and maintaining safety records. It serves as a commemorative measure celebrating the contributions of freight and passenger rail systems rather than implementing new operational rules.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill recognizes rail infrastructure's role in reducing congestion and supporting the economy, promoting sustainable transportation.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Freight Rail Roads & Highways

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 5702: Crimes: vehicle offenses; injuring or causing death to individual in a work zone; expand. Amends secs. 79d & 601b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.79d & 257.601b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5703'26, HB 5704'26

This bill expands the legal definition of a work zone to include areas marked by temporary traffic control devices like cones, flares, or vehicles with rotating beacons, ensuring clearer boundaries for construction and road work areas. It strengthens penalties for moving violations in work zones by doubling fines for standard violations and introducing misdemeanor or felony charges when such violations cause injury or death to workers or other individuals. The bill applies these stricter penalties only when the violation involves three or more points and excludes cases where the injured or deceased person was negligent. Like related bills HB 5703 and HB 5704, this legislation requires all three to be enacted together to take effect.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens penalties for work zone violations causing injury or death, enhancing accountability and protection for workers.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill strengthens penalties for work zone violations, enhancing workplace safety protections for construction workers and others in work zones.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by expanding work zone definitions and strengthening penalties for violations, protecting workers and improving road safety standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · Michigan · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 5768: Traffic control: driver license; instruction in work zone safety; require. Amends secs. 309 & 310e of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.309 & 257.310e) & adds sec. 309a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5767'26

This bill requires the Michigan Secretary of State to conduct criminal background checks using fingerprint-based systems before authorizing any individual to administer driver's license knowledge tests or driving skills tests. The legislation also mandates that applicants for commercial vehicle endorsements must complete these background checks, and it adds new requirements for examining officers to report their findings in writing. Additionally, the bill clarifies that driving skills tests must include behind-the-wheel road tests and ensures that commercial learner's permits are held for at least 14 days before testing. These changes apply to all individuals administering driving tests in Michigan and aim to enhance the integrity of the licensing process.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by requiring background checks for driver's license test administrators, enhancing public safety and accountability in law enforcement oversight.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by requiring background checks for driver license test administrators, protecting road users from unqualified testers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Roads & Highways

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 5683: Highways: bridges; use of property at the Gordie Howe International Bridge; provide for. Amends sec. 2 of 1941 PA 205 (MCL 252.52).

This bill amends Michigan's highway law to clarify how state-owned property at the Gordie Howe International Bridge in Detroit can be used for commercial activities. It allows the state transportation department to lease facilities at international border crossings for selling goods intended for export and consumption outside the United States, as well as for customs brokering services. The legislation also permits the department to enter into agreements for electronic travel information devices, logo signage, and vending machine operations, with all generated revenue deposited into state funds. These provisions apply specifically to the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron, and the International Bridge in Sault Ste. Marie.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill clarifies and expands use of state-owned bridge property for commercial activities, enhancing transportation infrastructure utilization at international border crossings.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Ports Roads & Highways

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 5704: Traffic control: traffic regulation; requirements for passing a stationary vehicle; modify to include county road worker vehicles. Amends secs. 2, 653a & 907 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.2 et seq.) & repeals sec. 653b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.653b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5702'26, HB 5703'26

This bill amends Michigan's vehicle code to require drivers to pass county road worker vehicles with the same caution and speed restrictions as they must when passing stationary emergency vehicles. It defines road work vehicles as those used for construction, maintenance, or utility work displaying flashing red or amber lights, and updates the legal definitions of authorized emergency vehicles to include these road service vehicles. Drivers must reduce their speed by at least 10 miles per hour and move at least one lane or two vehicle widths away from the stationary vehicle when possible, with penalties including civil fines for violations. The changes apply to all public roadways and align the treatment of road workers with that of police, firefighters, and other emergency responders.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by requiring drivers to pass county road worker vehicles with same caution as emergency vehicles, protecting workers and improving road safety standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 5706: Law enforcement: local police; reimbursement from the highway safety fund to local law enforcement agencies for assisting certain vehicle crashes; provide for. Amends sec. 629e of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.629e). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5705'26

HB 5706 amends Michigan's vehicle code to establish a reimbursement mechanism for local law enforcement agencies that assist with certain vehicle crashes. The bill creates a funding pathway where local police departments can receive financial support from the highway safety fund when they provide assistance at vehicle crash scenes. This provision directly affects local law enforcement agencies and the state highway safety fund, allowing for reimbursement of costs incurred during crash assistance operations. The bill is tied to companion legislation HB 5705 and requires both measures to be enacted together for the changes to take effect.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides funding mechanism for local law enforcement to assist vehicle crashes, strengthening police resources and operational capacity within criminal justice system.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes funding mechanism for local law enforcement assistance at vehicle crashes, enhancing transportation safety through crash scene support.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing Roads & Highways

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 5643: Traffic control: parking; exceptions to prohibited parking; include delivery drivers. Amends sec. 674 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.674).

This bill amends Michigan's vehicle code to allow delivery drivers to park in center medians when necessary to safely complete pickups or deliveries and no other parking is available. It directly affects delivery drivers and changes existing parking restrictions by adding a specific exception for this group in designated roadway areas. The provision requires that the parking be temporary and only used when no reasonable alternative parking location exists. This change aims to improve delivery efficiency while maintaining safety standards on public roadways.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates exception allowing delivery drivers to park in medians for safety, improving delivery efficiency and reducing traffic congestion.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Roads & Highways

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