HB4946

Watercraft: other; local ordinance; modify procedure for approval of. Amends secs. 80110 & 80112 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.80110 & 324.80112).

Introduced·9/16/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB4946 modifies the procedure for approving local ordinances on watercraft use.

Michigan HB4946 amends sections 80110 and 80112 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. It changes the process for approving local ordinances related to watercraft use. The Department of Natural Resources must consider various factors when investigating whether a special rule is needed, including safety, water body profile, and vessel traffic. Political subdivisions can request assistance from the department, which will then prepare a preliminary report and hold a public hearing.

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History

Sep 17, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/16/2025

Sep 16, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Donni Steele

Sep 16, 2025

House

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