HB4641

Recreation: local parks; prohibition against dark sky preserve in the Upper Peninsula; remove. Amends sec. 75102 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.75102).

Introduced·6/10/25
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Michigan HB4641 seeks to remove the prohibition against establishing dark sky preserves in the Upper Peninsula.

Michigan HB4641 amends section 75102 of the 1994 Public Act 451 to remove the restriction on establishing dark sky preserves in the Upper Peninsula. The bill designates specific state-owned lands as dark sky preserves, including areas in Lenawee, Emmet, Cass, Presque Isle, Alpena, and Huron counties. The amendment allows for the creation of dark sky preserves in the Upper Peninsula, which was previously prohibited.

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History

Jun 11, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/10/2025

Jun 10, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Julie Brixie

Jun 10, 2025

House

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