2005 Senate Bill 398

Establish multistate recreation pass

Introduced in the Senate

April 19, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Tony Stamas (R-36)

To authorize Michigan to join other states to establish a multistate recreation pass system that would permit holders of a single pass to use designated federal, state, and local parks, recreation areas, and trailways in any of the participating states.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Tourism

May 24, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 25, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises the way in which the purpose would be accomplished, but not the purpose itself. See Senate-passed bill for details.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To require the Natural Resources Commission, in conjunction with the Department of Natural Resources, to submit a plan that would promote this state joining other Great Lakes states to establish a multistate recreation pass system allowing holders of a single pass to share recreational opportunities such as snowmobiling, boating, off-road vehicle use, hunting, fishing, and other recreational pursuits within the states.

Received in the House

May 25, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Conservation, Forestry, and Outdoor Recreation