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Updated: 3:55 AM Feb 8, 2012
Michigan House approves road commission proposal
Legislation that would allow county boards of commissioners to take over duties of county road commissions is on the way to Gov. Rick Snyder.
Posted: 3:55 AM Feb 8, 2012Reporter: Associated Press Email Address: newscenter16@wndu.com |
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Legislation that would allow county boards of commissioners to take over duties of county road commissions is on the way to Gov. Rick Snyder.
The Republican-led Michigan House gave final approval to the
bills by 63-41 votes Tuesday, with mostly Democrats in opposition.
Supporters say the measures would save money by eliminating
duplicative administrative costs.
Appointed county road commissions could be dissolved by a majority vote of a county's board of commissioners. Voters would have the final decision on whether to dissolve road commissions in
counties where road commissioners are elected.
Some critics have said a vote of the people should be required in all counties because each road commission was created by such a
vote, not just those with elected commissioners.
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