Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 959: Transportation: railroads; wayside detector systems; provide for. Amends 1993 PA 354 (MCL 462.101 - 462.451) by adding secs. 280, 281, 282, 283, 284 & 285.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 959 is a bill introduced in the Michigan Senate on May 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Transportation: railroads; wayside detector systems; provide for. Amends 1993 PA 354 (MCL 462.101 - 462.451) by adding secs. 280, 281, 282, 283, 284 & 285. Primary sponsor: Erika Geiss (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 25, 2026): REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-2).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erika Geiss | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Rosemary Bayer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Stephanie Chang | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Sean McCann | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Mallory McMorrow | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Dayna Polehanki | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-2)
- REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-2) 6/24/2026
- SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: MALLORY MCMORROW
- REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
- INTRODUCED BY SENATOR ERIKA GEISS