2012 Senate Bill 1130 / Public Act 297

Revise state “critical dunes” use restrictions

Introduced in the Senate

May 15, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Arlan Meekhof (R-30)

To revise provisions of a law restricting the use by property owners of land considered to be “critical dunes.” Among other things the bill would prohibit local regulations more restrictive than state ones, and establish that use permits may be denied only when it is “more likely than not that the actual harm to the environment will significantly damage the public interest” according to burden of proof criteria specified in the bill.

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

June 5, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

June 6, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 26 to 12 (details)

Received in the House

June 7, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

June 13, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

June 14, 2012

In the House

July 18, 2012

Passed in the House 63 to 40 (details)

To revise provisions of a law restricting the use by property owners of land considered to be “critical dunes.” Among other things the bill would require stat approval for local regulations more restrictive than state ones, and establish that use permits may be denied only when it is “more likely than not that the actual harm to the environment will significantly damage the public interest” according to burden of proof criteria specified in the bill.

In the Senate

July 18, 2012

Substitute offered by Sen. Arlan Meekhof (R-30)

The substitute passed 25 to 12 (details)

Passed in the Senate 24 to 13 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Aug. 1, 2012