Highways: bridges; Mackinac Bridge; designate as a key facility. Amends sec. 552c of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.5...
The bill amends existing law to designate the Mackinac Bridge specifically as a key facility. This designation may affect transportation planning and infrastructure considerations.
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SB 71 — Highways: bridges; Mackinac Bridge; designate as a key facility. Amends sec. 552c of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.552c).
Last action — 7/2/2026 - placed on third reading
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced July 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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12 sponsors
0 primary, 12 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (7 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
Designates the Mackinac Bridge as a key facility.
The bill amends existing law to designate the Mackinac Bridge specifically as a key facility. This designation may affect transportation planning and infrastructure considerations.
Summary
Highways: bridges; Mackinac Bridge; designate as a key facility. Amends sec. 552c of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.552c).
Bill Text
We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.
Read SB 71 on the official Michigan source →Action History
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7/2/2026 - placed on third reading
Sponsors
- Tom Barrett · Cosponsor
- Ruth Johnson · Cosponsor
- Adam Hollier · Cosponsor
- Jeff Irwin · Cosponsor
- Stephanie Chang · Cosponsor
- Paul Wojno · Cosponsor
- Lana Theis · Cosponsor
- Dayna Polehanki · Cosponsor
- Mallory McMorrow · Cosponsor
- Jeremy Moss · Cosponsor
- Rosemary Bayer · Cosponsor
- Kevin Daley · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 135 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (12)
- Tom Barrett
- Ruth Johnson Republican
- Adam Hollier
- Jeff Irwin Democrat
- Stephanie Chang Democrat
- Paul Wojno Democrat
- Lana Theis Republican
- Dayna Polehanki Democrat
- Mallory McMorrow Democrat
- Jeremy Moss Democrat
- Rosemary Bayer Democrat
- Kevin Daley Republican
Not signed on (135)
135 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 135 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (38)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| MacGregor | — | Yea |
| Ananich | — | Yea |
| Schmidt | — | Yea |
| Barrett | — | Yea |
| Hollier | — | Yea |
| Shirkey | — | Yea |
| Horn | — | Yea |
| Stamas | — | Yea |
| Bizon | — | Yea |
| Bullock | — | Yea |
| LaSata | — | Yea |
| Outman | — | Yea |
| MacDonald | — | Yea |
| Zorn | — | Yea |
| Lucido | — | Not Voting |
| Dayna Polehanki | Democrat | Yea |
| Erika Geiss | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeff Irwin | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeremy Moss | Democrat | Yea |
| Kevin Hertel | Democrat | Yea |
| Mallory McMorrow | Democrat | Yea |
| Paul Wojno | Democrat | Yea |
| Rosemary Bayer | Democrat | Yea |
| Sean McCann | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie Chang | Democrat | Yea |
| Sylvia Santana | Democrat | Yea |
| Winnie Brinks | Democrat | Yea |
| Aric Nesbitt | Republican | Yea |
| Curtis S VanderWall | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Lauwers | Republican | Yea |
| Edward McBroom | Republican | Yea |
| Gregory Alexander | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Runestad | Republican | Yea |
| Jon Bumstead | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Daley | Republican | Yea |
| Lana Theis | Republican | Yea |
| Roger Victory | Republican | Yea |
| Ruth Johnson | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 103 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (103)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Afendoulis | — | Yea |
| Filler | — | Yea |
| Aiyash | — | Yea |
| Frederick | — | Yea |
| Jones | — | Yea |
| Rabhi | — | Yea |
| Garrett | — | Yea |
| Kahle | — | Yea |
| Reilly | — | Yea |
| Garza | — | Yea |
| Kennedy | — | Yea |
| Rendon | — | Yea |
| Allor | — | Yea |
| Gay-Dagnogo | — | Yea |
| Sabo | — | Yea |
| Glenn | — | Yea |
| Kuppa | — | Yea |
| Shannon | — | Yea |
| LaFave | — | Yea |
| Sheppard | — | Yea |
| Berman | — | Yea |
| Greig | — | Yea |
| LaGrand | — | Yea |
| Griffin | — | Yea |
| Lasinski | — | Yea |
| Sneller | — | Yea |
| Brann | — | Yea |
| Guerra | — | Yea |
| Leutheuser | — | Yea |
| Sowerby | — | Yea |
| Haadsma | — | Yea |
| Stone | — | Yea |
| Byrd | — | Yea |
| Calley | — | Yea |
| Hammoud | — | Yea |
| Lilly | — | Yea |
| Love | — | Yea |
| Hernandez | — | Yea |
| Lower | — | Yea |
| Vaupel | — | Yea |
| Wakeman | — | Yea |
| Chatfield | — | Yea |
| VanSingel | — | Yea |
| Cambensy | — | Yea |
| Manoogian | — | Yea |
| Warren | — | Yea |
| Clemente | — | Yea |
| Hood | — | Yea |
| Cole | — | Yea |
| Wentworth | — | Yea |
| Coleman | — | Yea |
| Hornberger | — | Yea |
| Whiteford | — | Yea |
| Crawford | — | Yea |
| Howell | — | Yea |
| Wittenberg | — | Yea |
| Eisen | — | Yea |
| OMalley | — | Yea |
| Elder | — | Yea |
| Iden | — | Yea |
| Pagan | — | Yea |
| Ellison | — | Yea |
| Inman | — | Yea |
| Yaroch | — | Yea |
| Farrington | — | Yea |
| Peterson | — | Yea |
| Angela Witwer | Democrat | Yea |
| Cynthia Neeley | Democrat | Yea |
| Darrin Camilleri | Democrat | Yea |
| John Cherry | Democrat | Yea |
| Joseph Tate | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie Brixie | Democrat | Yea |
| Kara Hope | Democrat | Yea |
| Kevin Hertel | Democrat | Yea |
| Laurie Pohutsky | Democrat | Yea |
| Matt Koleszar | Democrat | Yea |
| Reggie Miller | Democrat | Yea |
| Sarah Anthony | Democrat | Yea |
| Tullio Liberati Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Tyrone Carter | Democrat | Yea |
| Ann M. Bollin | Republican | Yea |
| Brad Paquette | Republican | Yea |
| Bradley Slagh | Republican | Yea |
| Douglas C Wozniak | Republican | Yea |
| Greg VanWoerkom | Republican | Yea |
| Gregory Alexander | Republican | Yea |
| Gregory Markkanen | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph Bellino Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Luke Meerman | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Huizenga | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Hall | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Maddock | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Webber | Republican | Yea |
| Michele Hoitenga | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Hoadley | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Mueller | Republican | Yea |
| Pauline Wendzel | Republican | Yea |
| Phil Green | Republican | Yea |
| Roger Hauck | Republican | Yea |
| Ruth Johnson | Republican | Yea |
| Ruth Johnson | Republican | Yea |
| Sarah Lightner | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas Albert | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (38)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| MacGregor | — | Yea |
| Ananich | — | Yea |
| Schmidt | — | Yea |
| Barrett | — | Yea |
| Hollier | — | Yea |
| Shirkey | — | Yea |
| Horn | — | Yea |
| Stamas | — | Yea |
| Bizon | — | Yea |
| Bullock | — | Yea |
| LaSata | — | Yea |
| Outman | — | Yea |
| Lucido | — | Yea |
| Zorn | — | Yea |
| MacDonald | — | Yea |
| Dayna Polehanki | Democrat | Yea |
| Erika Geiss | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeff Irwin | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeremy Moss | Democrat | Yea |
| Kevin Hertel | Democrat | Yea |
| Mallory McMorrow | Democrat | Yea |
| Paul Wojno | Democrat | Yea |
| Rosemary Bayer | Democrat | Yea |
| Sean McCann | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie Chang | Democrat | Yea |
| Sylvia Santana | Democrat | Yea |
| Winnie Brinks | Democrat | Yea |
| Aric Nesbitt | Republican | Yea |
| Curtis S VanderWall | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Lauwers | Republican | Yea |
| Edward McBroom | Republican | Yea |
| Gregory Alexander | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Runestad | Republican | Yea |
| Jon Bumstead | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Daley | Republican | Yea |
| Lana Theis | Republican | Yea |
| Roger Victory | Republican | Yea |
| Ruth Johnson | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 71 do?
- Highways: bridges; Mackinac Bridge; designate as a key facility. Amends sec. 552c of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.552c).
- Who sponsors SB 71?
- SB 71 is sponsored by Tom Barrett, Ruth Johnson (Republican), Adam Hollier, Jeff Irwin (Democrat), Stephanie Chang (Democrat), Paul Wojno (Democrat), Lana Theis (Republican), Dayna Polehanki (Democrat), Mallory McMorrow (Democrat), Jeremy Moss (Democrat), Rosemary Bayer (Democrat), and Kevin Daley (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 71?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced July 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track SB 71?
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