Michigan transportation laws

What it would do: Requires railroads to operate freight trains with a crew of not fewer than 2 individuals, except for locomotives in hostler service, helper service, or when federal law already requires a 2-person crew.

What it would do: Amends the Use Tax Act to modify the definition of qualified commercial motor vehicle by cross-referencing the Motor Carrier Fuel Tax Act, and clarifies that delivery and installation charges are excluded from purchase price if separately stated, with retroactive cancellation of certain assessments issued before April 26, 2023.

What it would do: Amends the Motor Fuel Tax Act to impose a tax on electricity consumed by electric fuel commercial users operating qualified commercial motor vehicles on Michigan public roads, calculated by multiplying the motor fuel tax rate divided by average miles per gallon equivalent by miles driven, and requires licensing of electric fuel commercial users for a $50 fee.

What it would do: Beginning January 1, 2026, exempts the sale of eligible fuel (motor fuel, alternative fuel, and leaded racing fuel) from sales tax, except for certain aviation fuels and fuels used for heating, cooling, or ventilation purposes.

What it would do: Amends the Motor Carrier Safety Act to allow individuals at least 18 years old to operate commercial motor vehicles for intrastate property or passenger transportation, and individuals at least 21 years old to operate vehicles transporting hazardous materials requiring placarding.

What it would do: Amends the port authority act to expand port authorities' powers to enter into ancillary financing facilities like swaps and credit agreements, redefine port and related facilities, allow public-private partnerships, and modify budget and planning requirements.