8/26/03-A bill to roll back recently raised tolls on the Mackinac Bridge has been vetoed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm.
In addition to rolling back higher tolls, SB464, sponsored by Sen. James Allen, R-Traverse City, would have frozen the cost of crossing the bridge until 2006-2007. The bill would have dedicated $5.9 million in state funds to the Mackinac Bridge Authority to pay for bridge repairs – the primary justification for the toll hikes.
Fares for big rigs jumped from $2 per axle to $3 per axle May 1. Fees for most other vehicles rose from $1.50 to $2.50. The commuter rate went from $1.25 to $1.50.

7/21/03-A bill to roll back recent increases in Mackinac Bridge tolls and freeze fairs until 2006-2007 is headed to the governor.
SB464, sponsored by Sen. James Allen, R-Traverse City, would dedicate $5.9 million in state funds to the Mackinac Bridge Authority to pay for bridge repairs.
Tolls to cross the bridge were raised May 1. Fares for big rigs jumped from $22 to $33. Fees for most other vehicles rose from $1.50 to $2.50. The commuter rate went from $1.25 to $1.50.
The proposal would re-establish the old rates. It also calls for public hearings to reduce tolls.
For bill status, call (517) 373-2400.

6/30/03-SB464 would roll back recent increases in Mackinac Bridge tolls and freeze fairs until 2006-2007.
The bill, sponsored by Sen. James Allen, R-Traverse City, would dedicate $5.9 million in state funds to the Mackinac Bridge Authority to pay for bridge repairs.
Tolls to cross the bridge were raised May 1. Fares for big rigs jumped from $22 to $33. Fees for most other vehicles rose from $1.50 to $2.50. The commuter rate went from $1.25 to $1.50.
The proposal would re-establish the old rates. It also calls for public hearings to reduce tolls.
The bill is one of a five-bill package – SB464-468 – approved by the Senate. They now go before the House.
For bill status, call (517) 373-2400.