2024 House Bill 6165

Natural resources: sand dunes; regulation of critical dune development; revise.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 35301, 35302, 35303, 35304, 35305, 35306, 35308, 35309, 35310, 35311, 35312, 35313, 35314, 35315, 35316, 35319, 35321, 35323, and 35324 (MCL 324.35301, 324.35302, 324.35303, 324.35304, 324.35305, 324.35306, 324.35308, 324.35309, 324.35310, 324.35311, 324.35312, 324.35313, 324.35314, 324.35315, 324.35316, 324.35319, 324.35321, 324.35323, and 324.35324), sections 35301, 35302, 35304, 35305, 35306, 35310, 35311, 35312, 35313, 35316, 35319, 35321, and 35323 as amended by 2012 PA 297 and sections 35303, 35308, 35309, 35314, 35315, and 35324 as added by 1995 PA 59, and by adding sections 35304b and 35326; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

AI Analysis – Experimental

The legislation strengthens the protection and management of Michigan's critical dune areas by requiring permits, updating regulations, and involving local governments, while ensuring public interest and environmental sustainability are prioritized.

Introduced in the House

Nov. 26, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Rachel Hood (D-81) and eight co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Denise Mentzer (D-61), Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Regina Weiss (D-6), Jason Morgan (D-23), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Stephanie Young (D-16), Veronica Paiz (D-11) and Brenda Carter (D-53)

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