2024 House Bill 6219

Recreation: state parks; veteran or actively serving military status; make basis for free state park and public boating access site entry.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 74116 and 78119 (MCL 324.74116 and 324.78119), section 74116 as amended by 2016 PA 1 and section 78119 as amended by 2013 PA 81.

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AI Analysis – Experimental

The bill amends Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to require permits or fees for vehicle access to state parks and boating sites, with exemptions for veterans and military members, and introduces fines for non-compliance.

Introduced in the House

Dec. 4, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Denise Mentzer (D-61) and eight co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Peter Herzberg (D-25), Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Tullio Liberati (D-2), Mike McFall (D-8), Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), Kelly Breen (D-21) and Kara Hope (D-74)

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

Dec. 5, 2024

Reported without amendment

Dec. 12, 2024

Passed in the House 76 to 33 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Abraham Aiyash (D-9)

The motion prevailed by voice vote