2024 House Bill 5597

Recreation: state parks; state park and forest campsite reservations; give residents first opportunity for.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 74114 and 83106 (MCL 324.74114 and 324.83106), section 74114 as amended by 2004 PA 587 and section 83106 as amended by 2010 PA 34.

Official record

AI Analysis – Experimental

The bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to prioritize Michigan residents for state park and forest reservations and outlines fee collection and permit requirements for camping and recreational activities.

Introduced in the House

March 19, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Cameron Cavitt (R-106) and 19 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Joseph Fox (R-101), David Prestin (R-108), Greg Markkanen (R-110), Gregory Alexander (R-98), Jaime Greene (R-65), Pat Outman (R-91), Rachel Hood (D-81), Angela Rigas (R-79), John Roth (R-104), Kathy Schmaltz (R-46), Jamie Thompson (R-28), Gina Johnsen (R-78), David Martin (R-68), Jerry Neyer (R-92), Matt Bierlein (R-97), Tom Kunse (R-100), Joseph Aragona (R-60), Ken Borton (R-105) and Curtis VanderWall (R-102)

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