GRAND RAPIDS-CHICAGO & PORT HURON-CHICAGO RAILROAD SERVICE
House Bill 4343
Sponsor: Rep. Lauren Hager
Committee: Transportation
Complete to 3-24-03
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4343 AS INTRODUCED 3-13-03
House Bill 4343 would amend Public Act 561 of 2002, which makes appropriations for the Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2003-2004, in order to revise the provision that sets the amount of the state subsidy for the railroad service between Grand Rapids and Chicago, and also between Port Huron and Chicago. Currently under the law, the subsidy (which can only provide for direct operating costs in Michigan) cannot exceed $5,700,000. The bill would delete the reference to that cap, while retaining the language that provides for a subsidy of Michigan operating costs.
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.