HR148 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Barry Mask

Republican

Co-Sponsor

John Merrill

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Canada - United States, New International Trade Crossing, expressing support for

Summary

Alabama expresses support for the New International Trade Crossing between the United States and Canada and urges legislation to enable it.

What This Bill Does

The resolution states Alabama's support for building the New International Trade Crossing (NITC) between Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Canada, to boost trade and jobs. It describes the crossing as a six-lane bridge with three lanes for each country and new inspection plazas, replacing the aging current bridge that carries a large share of trade. It notes the project would use a public-private partnership with public ownership and private financing, construction, operation, and maintenance, and it urges Alabama lawmakers to pass the necessary laws to make this possible.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents and Alabama businesses — potential economic benefits from improved cross-border trade infrastructure and increased trade activity.
• Michigan and Canadian trade partners (and the broader U.S.-Canada trade network) — would participate in and be affected by the crossing project and its public-private partnership arrangement.

Key Provisions

• Expresses Alabama's support for the New International Trade Crossing project.
• Urges adoption of necessary Alabama legislation to facilitate the project.
• Describes the crossing as a six-lane bridge with three lanes for the United States and three lanes for Canada, with new inspection plazas.
• Notes the current Detroit–Windsor bridge is 83 years old and carries a large share of U.S.-Canada trade.
• States the project would use a public-private partnership with public ownership and private financing, construction, operation, and maintenance, aiming to maximize private participation while protecting the public interest.
• Specifies that Michigan needs legislative authority to enter into the PPP and to sign an agreement with Canada to build the New International Trade Crossing.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative