12/10/08-Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed a bill into law – SB1461 – that authorizes a high-occupancy vehicle lane, or HOV lane, pilot program on U.S. Route 12 in Detroit.

11/21/08-The Senate voted 34-1 to sign off on changes to a bill that would authorize a high-occupancy vehicle lane, or HOV lane, pilot program on U.S. Route 12 in Detroit.
Sponsored by Sen. Jud Gilbert, R-Algonac, SB1461 has been sent to Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s desk. For bill status, call 517-373-2400.

9/30/08-The House voted 104-2 to approve a bill that would authorize a high-occupancy vehicle lane, or HOV lane, pilot program on U.S. Route 12 in Detroit.
Sponsored by Sen. Jud Gilbert, R-Algonac, SB1461 has been sent to the Senate for approval of changes. If approved there, it would move to the governor’s desk. For bill status, call 517-373-2400.

9/25/08-The Senate unanimously approved a bill that would authorize a high-occupancy vehicle lane, or HOV lane, pilot program on U.S. Route 12 in Detroit.
Sponsored by Sen. Jud Gilbert, R-Algonac, SB1461 has moved to the House Transportation Committee. For bill status, call 517-373-2400.
An identical House bill – HB6415 – has moved to the Senate. The House already approved it.