WHEREAS, it is necessary to centralize certain railroad functions of state government in order to provide a coordinated response to the transportation problems facing the State of Michigan; and
WHEREAS, the efficient, economical and safe operation of railroads is an integral part of the development of a viable transportation system for Michigan; and
WHEREAS, Article V, Section 2, of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, empowers the Governor to make changes in the Executive Branch of Government and in the assignment of functions among its units which he considers necessary for efficient administration; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Public Service Commission is vested by law with certain regulatory powers and duties with regard to rates, services and safety of railroads operating within Michigan.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM G. MILLIKEN, Governor of the State of Michigan, pursuant to Article V, Section 2, of the Michigan Constitution hereby order the following:
Sections 1 and 2 of Act No. 275 of the Public Acts of 1887, being Sections 469.221 and 469.222 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1-6 of Act 56 of the Public Acts of 1919, being Sections 469.241- 469.246 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Section 1-3 of Act No. 158 of the Public Acts of 1923, being Sections 469.111- 469.113 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1 and 2 of Act No. 234 of the Public Acts of 1907, being Sections 469.181 and 469.182 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1-4 of Act No. 52 of the Public Acts of 1909, being Sections 469.201- 469.204 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1-3 of Act 123 of the Public Acts of 1923, being Sections 469.211- 469.213 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1-9 of Act No. 156 of the Public Acts of 1941, being Sections 470.101- 470.109 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1-3 of Act No. 118 of the Public Acts of 1887, being Sections 469.131- 469.133 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1-4 of Act No. 167 of the Public Acts of 1871, being Sections 469.141- 469.144 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1-10 of Act No. 187 of the Public Acts of 1911, being Sections 470.1- 470.10 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1-4 of Act No. 102 of the Public Acts of 1927, being Sections 469.81- 469.84 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1-3 of Act No. 75 of the Public Acts of 1945, being Sections 470.151- 470.153 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1 and 2 of Act No. 153 of the Public Acts of 1883, being Sections 469.471 and 469.472 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1 and 2 of Act No. 37 of the Public Acts of 1949, being Sections 469.521 and 469.522 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1 and 2 of Act No. 137 of the Public Acts of 1956, being Sections 467.301 and 467.302 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1-3 of Act No. 144 of the Public Acts of 1909, being Sections 460.301- 460.303 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1-5 of Act No. 303 of the Public Acts of 1921, being Sections 469.351- 469.355 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1-3 of Act No. 77 of the Public Acts of 1913, being Sections 469.101- 469.103 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Section 1 of Act No. 193 of the Public Acts of 1929, being Section 467.251 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 3 and 3a of Act No. 419 of the Public Acts of 1919, being Sections 460.53 and 460.53a of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 2-50 of Act No. 300 of the Public Acts of 1909, being Sections 462.2- 462.50 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1-4 of Act No. 198 of the Public Acts of 1873, being Sections 463.1- 463.4 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1-13 of Act No. 270 of the Public Acts of 1921, being Sections 469.1- 469.13 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Section 1 of Act No. 180 of the Public Acts of 1956, being Section 469.601 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1-6 of Act No. 26 of the Public Acts of 1968, being Sections 470.121- 470.126 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1-5 of Act No. 55 of the Public Acts of 1919, being Sections 469.231- 469.235 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1-5 of Act No. 189 of the Public Acts of 1921, being Sections 469.61- 469.65 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1-3 of Act No. 383 of the Public Acts of 1913, being Sections 469.491- 469.493 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1-7 of Act No. 171 of the Public Acts of 1893, being Sections 469.31- 469.37 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1 and 2 of Act No. 142 of the Public Acts of 1895, being Sections 469.451 and 469.452 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Section 1 of Act No. 245 of the Public Acts of 1917, being Section 469.421 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1 and 2 of Act No. 106 of the Public Acts of 1951, being Sections 469.541 and 469.542 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1-47 of Act No. 244 of the Public Acts of 1881, being Sections 471.1- 471.47 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1 and 2 of Act No. 401 of the Public Acts of 1919, being Sections 469.191 and 469.192 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1-24 of Act No. 114 of the Public Acts of 1925, being Sections 253.51- 253.74 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 6, 7 and 8 of Act No. 3 of the Public Acts of 1939, being Sections 460.6, 460.7 and 460.8 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1-33 of Act No. 92 of the Public Acts of 1893, being Sections 253.1- 253.33 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1-4 of Act No. 295 of the Public Acts of 1937, being Sections 247.311- 247.314 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
Sections 1 and 27 of Act No. 283 of the Public Acts of 1909, being Section 220.1 and 221.27 of the Compiled Laws of 1970.
In fulfillment of the requirements of Article V, Section 2, of the Michigan Constitution, the provisions of this Executive Order shall become effective January 1, 1976.
MCL 247.822