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HB4084 • 2026

Transportation: funds; funding for sound wall projects; provide for. Amends 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.651 - 247.675) by adding sec. 14b.

Transportation: funds; funding for sound wall projects; provide for. Amends 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.651 - 247.675) by adding sec. 14b.

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Sponsor
Ron Robinson (District 58)
Last action
2025-04-30
Official status
referred to second reading
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the requirements or specifications of the sound wall projects, nor does it mention the Department of Transportation's responsibilities in detail.

Funding for Sound Walls Near Roads

This law adds a new section to an existing transportation act to provide funding for sound wall projects.

What This Bill Does

  • Adds a new section to an existing transportation law to provide funding for sound wall projects.

Terms To Know

Sound Wall
A barrier built along a road or highway to reduce noise pollution for nearby residents.
Department of Transportation
The government agency responsible for managing and maintaining transportation infrastructure, including roads and highways.

Limits and Unknowns

  • It is unclear how much money will be allocated specifically for sound wall projects.
  • The bill does not specify which areas or communities will receive funding first.

Amendments

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H-2

5

reported with recommendation with substitute (H-2)

Plain English: reported with recommendation with substitute (H-2) 5

  • The official amendment file could not be read automatically during the last sync, so only the official amendment metadata is shown right now.

Bill History

  1. 2025-04-30 HJ 41 Pg. 438

    reported with recommendation with substitute (H-2)

  2. 2025-04-30 HJ 41 Pg. 438

    referred to second reading

  3. 2025-02-18 HJ 17 Pg. 117

    bill electronically reproduced 02/13/2025

  4. 2025-02-13 HJ 16 Pg. 113

    introduced by Representative Rep. Ron Robinson

  5. 2025-02-13 HJ 16 Pg. 113

    read a first time

  6. 2025-02-13 HJ 16 Pg. 113

    referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Official Summary Text

Transportation: funds; funding for sound wall projects; provide for. Amends 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.651 - 247.675) by adding sec. 14b.