9/7/03-SB466, a bill that would have permitted the Mackinac Bridge Authority to continue overseeing bridge maintenance and operations, was vetoed by the governor.

7/17/03-A bill that would allow the Mackinac Bridge Authority to continue overseeing bridge maintenance and operations is headed to the governor.
SB466 is part of a bill package that would roll back recent increases in Mackinac Bridge tolls and freeze fairs until 2006-2007.
For bill status, call (517) 373-2400.

6/30/03-The Senate has approved a legislative package that would roll back recent increases in Mackinac Bridge tolls and freeze fairs until 2006-2007.
SB466, sponsored by Sen. Jim Barcia, D-Bay City, would allow the Mackinac Bridge Authority to continue overseeing bridge maintenance and operations.
The proposal 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.