2015 House Bill 5023 / 2016 Public Act 11

Establish more “dark sky preserves”

Introduced in the House

Oct. 27, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Peter Pettalia (R-106)

To designate the Rockport State Recreation Area, Negwegon State Park, and Thompson's Harbor State Park as “dark sky preserves,” which means state authorities must restrict outdoor lighting to only that needed for safety, security, or reasonable use and enjoyment.

Referred to the Committee on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation

Oct. 28, 2015

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 10, 2015

Passed in the House 88 to 18 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 1, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Jan. 21, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 3, 2016

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To designate the Rockport State Recreation Area, Negwegon State Park, and Thompson's Harbor State Park as “dark sky preserves,” which means state authorities must restrict outdoor lighting to only that needed for safety, security, or reasonable use and enjoyment.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Feb. 16, 2016