2019 House Bill 4740 / 2020 Public Act 74

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Introduced in the House

June 20, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Aaron Miller (R-59)

To designate Dr. T. K. Lawless Park in Cass County as a “dark sky preserve.” The term is not defined in this or a <a href=" https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2001-2002/billanalysis/House/htm/2001-HLA-0430-A.htm">related statute</a> but in general it means restricting outdoor lighting to a minimum.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation

Dec. 10, 2019

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Feb. 11, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 25, 2020

Passed in the House 106 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 26, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

March 12, 2020

Reported without amendment

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

March 17, 2020

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To designate Dr. T. K. Lawless Park in Cass County as a “dark sky preserve.” The term is not defined in this or a <a href=" https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2001-2002/billanalysis/House/htm/2001-HLA-0430-A.htm">related statute</a> but in general it means restricting outdoor lighting to a minimum.

Received in the House

March 17, 2020

Passed in the House 93 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

April 2, 2020