2011 Senate Bill 617 / 2012 Public Act 116

Cede non-federal Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore land

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 7, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To grant the governor the authority to cede "concurrent jurisdiction" of non-federally owned parcels within the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore to the federal government, without any further legislative authorization. Among other things, this would allow agents of either government to enforce laws and regulations on state land within the zone.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, and Great Lakes

Oct. 18, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 27, 2011

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 1, 2011

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 1, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

March 22, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 17, 2012

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To grant the governor the authority to cede "concurrent jurisdiction" of non-federally owned parcels within the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore to the federal government, without any further legislative authorization. Among other things, this would allow agents of either government to enforce laws and regulations on state land within the zone.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 1, 2012