Senate Bill II
Mid-Michigan Infrastructure Freedom Act
SB 2: Freeing Our Roads and Bridges
Chadwick Twillman in front of Liberty Bridge, championing SB 2: Mid-Michigan Infrastructure Freedom Act
Chadwick’s Fight for Our Roads
Hey, mid-Michigan, I’m Chadwick Twillman, your GOP-independent candidate for Senate 35, and this is my Day 2 promise: the Mid-Michigan Infrastructure Freedom Act (SB 2).
Bay City’s bridges are crumbling, M-25 is riddled with potholes, and corporate tolls threaten to double. Lansing’s ignored us for too long with no senator, but I’ve had enough. As a trucker dad who’s rattled over these roads and fought hospitals for my kids, I know what’s at stake. SB 2 delivers $100 million without a dime more from your wallet, to fix our bridges, cap tolls at $1, and put locals back in charge.
This is about safe crossings in Bay City, smooth streets in Saginaw, and flood protection in Midland. No corporate leases, no tax hikes, just results. Watch my plan below and join me at ChadwickTwillman.com
What SB 2 Does
2 hits the pavement hard with $100 million over five years (2026-2030) to rebuild our infrastructure and free our bridges. Here’s the breakdown:
$40 Million: Bridges First
Why:
Rebuilds or replaces Liberty and Independence Bridges (rated “poor” by MDOT).
How:
Ends Bay City Bridge Partners’ (BCBP) lease by 2026, caps tolls at $1 (inflation-adjusted).
Impact
Safe, affordable crossings for Bay City commuters and farmers.
$30 Million: Roads and Streets
Why:
Repaves M-25 (potholes cost drivers $500/year, AAA 2023) and Saginaw’s worst streets (ranked Michigan’s worst, MLive 2024).
How:
Public input picks priorities.
Impact
Fewer accidents, lower repair bills for locals.
$20 Million: Floods and Sidewalks
Why:
Reinforces Midland’s Tittabawassee River levees (2020 floods cost $175M, FEMA) and rebuilds Bay City’s crumbling sidewalks.
How:
Locals decide where.
Impact
Dry homes, safe walks for families.
$10 Million: Local Jobs
Hires 500+ 35th District workers (unemployment 5.2%, BLS 2024) for all projects—training included.
Jobs stay here, boosting our economy.
No Tax Hikes:
$50M from state surplus, $50M from federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) grants,Michigan’s got $13B waiting
You’re in Charge:
$50M from state surplus, $50M from federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) grants—Michigan’s got $13B waiting
Why It Matters
I’m a Father of five who travels with my family over M-25 and paid BCBP’s toll + I feel your pain. Lansing’s failed us—bridges leased to profiteers, roads ignored. I’ve fought hospitals, media lies, and election fraud. Now I’ll fight for safe roads and free crossings. SB 2’s my pledge, $100M to fix what’s broken, cap tolls at $1, and hire locals. No party owns me, mid-Michigan does.
Full Bill
Senate Bill 2: The Mid-Michigan Infrastructure Freedom Act
Formal Senate Version
A BILL
To rehabilitate and replace critical infrastructure in Michigan’s 35th Senate District, terminate private tolling leases on Bay City’s Liberty and Independence Bridges, cap tolls at $1, and secure state funding for safe, accessible transportation without increasing taxpayer burden—fostering economic growth and community resilience.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Section 1. Short Title
This act may be cited as the “Mid-Michigan Infrastructure Freedom Act.”
Section 2. Purpose
To address the infrastructure crisis in the 35th Senate District by:
(a) Terminating the Bay City Bridge Partners (BCBP) lease agreement and capping tolls at $1 per crossing.
(b) Allocating $100 million over five years to rehabilitate roads, sidewalks, and bridges, prioritizing Bay City’s bascule bridges.
(c) Ensuring no new tax increases by leveraging state surpluses and federal grants.
Section 3. Definitions
(a) “35th District” refers to Bay, Midland, and Saginaw counties.
(b) “BCBP” means Bay City Bridge Partners, the private entity leasing Liberty and Independence Bridges.
(c) “Overhaul Fund” means the Mid-Michigan Infrastructure Overhaul Fund established herein.
Section 4. Termination of BCBP Lease
(a) The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) shall negotiate the termination of the BCBP lease, effective no later than December 31, 2026.
(b) MDOT shall compensate BCBP for verified investments (estimated $30 million) using the Overhaul Fund, not exceeding $35 million.
(c) Upon termination, tolls on Liberty and Independence Bridges shall not exceed $1 per crossing, adjustable for inflation every 5 years.
Section 5. Infrastructure Overhaul Fund
(a) Establishes the “Mid-Michigan Infrastructure Overhaul Fund” with:
- $50 million from state budget surplus (FY 2026).
- $50 million from federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) grants, leveraging Michigan’s $13 billion allocation.
(b) Funds shall be allocated over 5 years (2026-2030) for:
- $40 million: Rehabilitation or replacement of Liberty and Independence Bridges.
- $30 million: Road repairs (e.g., M-25 potholes, Saginaw streets).
- $20 million: Sidewalk and flood mitigation (e.g., Midland’s Tittabawassee River zone).
- $10 million: Local job creation (e.g., hiring 35th District workers).
(c) MDOT shall prioritize projects based on public input and condition assessments.
Section 6. Toll Cap Enforcement
(a) Effective January 1, 2026, tolls on Liberty and Independence Bridges shall not exceed $1 per crossing.
(b) MDOT shall assume ownership and maintenance post-BCBP termination, funded via the Overhaul Fund.
Section 7. Public Oversight
(a) Creates a “35th District Infrastructure Council” (5 members: 2 elected residents, 1 Bay City official, 1 Midland official, 1 Saginaw official) to oversee fund use and report annually to the Senate.
(b) Council meetings shall be public, with online access.
Section 8. Funding Assurance
(a) No new taxes or fees shall be levied to support this act.
(b) MDOT shall pursue additional federal grants (e.g., BIL’s $12.5 billion Bridge Investment Program) to supplement the Overhaul Fund.
Section 9. Effective Date
This act takes effect upon passage and signature by the Governor, with implementation beginning January 1, 2026.
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Quick Stats
70+
Years it will take Bay City residents to off the bridges.
$5.50
Threatened BCBP toll (paused March 25, 2025).
$500
Yearly pothole cost per driver
$100M
SB 2’s fix | no tax hikes.
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