SB0304

Transportation: other; Charter of City of Mackinac Island; amend; regulation of ferries; provide for. Amends sec. 1, ch. IX & sec. 1, ch. XVI of 1899 LA 437 & provides for a referendum.

Final Passage·6/2/26

Amends the charter of the City of Mackinac Island to regulate ferry services and requires a referendum for approval.

This bill amends the charter of the City of Mackinac Island to allow the city council to regulate and license all aspects of ferry services, including fees and charges. It also mandates that the amendment will only take effect if approved by a majority of the city's electors in a referendum. The referendum question will be presented at the next regular election or a special election.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 91–16 · Jun 2
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

91 Yea

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16 Nay

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Calendar

Dec 18, 2025

9:00 AM

House Government Operations

Jun 26, 2025

9:30 AM

Senate Regulatory Affairs

History

Jun 4

Senate

Presented To Governor 6/3/2026 9:14 Am

Jun 4

Senate

Approved By Governor 6/3/2026 4:40 Pm

Jun 4

Senate

Filed With Secretary Of State 6/3/2026 5:07 Pm