2024 Senate Bill 1178

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

Introduced in the Senate

Dec. 4, 2024

Introduced by Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-12)

Referred to the Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services