Senator Bizon’s second statement is as follows:
This is a project that we have been working on for the past year. It was initially scheduled as a pilot program and as of yet I have not received the reports that were due from this program as to whether or not to make a decision as to whether or not to move forward with it. At this time money is not available in the current budget although we will be continuing to watch this program and we’ll continue discussions with my colleague across the aisle. For the time being, I urge my colleagues to vote “no” on this amendment.
The following bill was read a third time:
Senate Bill No. 92, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the state transportation department for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Senator Bayer offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 35, following line 22, by inserting:
“Sec. 736. From the funds appropriated in part 1, up to $10,000,000.00 shall be used for a rail freight development project that supports the delivery, storage, and distribution of propane in the Upper Peninsula.”.
Senator Chang requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows: