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MI SB0222

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/19/2009

Primary Sponsor

John Gleason

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Recreational Authorities Act (2000 PA 321) to expand the definition of "municipality" to include school districts in addition to cities, counties, villages, and townships.

  • Allows school districts to participate in the establishment and operation of recreational authorities alongside traditional municipal entities.

  • Defines key terms for recreational authorities including "authority," "board," "park," "electors," and "territory of the authority."

  • Defines "park" to include recreational areas, open or scenic space, and environmental or conservation areas with specific examples such as playgrounds, athletic fields, swimming areas, and nature preserves.

  • Establishes that a "participating municipality" (now including school districts) can join in the original establishment of an authority or be added to existing authorities through amendments to articles of incorporation.

Legislative Description

Local government; authorities; recreational authorities act; revise to include school districts. Amends sec. 3 of 2000 PA 321 (MCL 123.1133).

Recreation, other

Last Action

Returned To Senate

5/26/2009

Committee Referrals

Education3/19/2009
Local, Urban & State Affairs2/12/2009

Full Bill Text

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