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MI SB1057

Bill

Status

Passed

4/13/2010

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Birkholz

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Implements a recreation passport fee system for resident motor vehicles entering state parks beginning October 1, 2010, replacing the previous annual permit structure.

  • Establishes separate fees for nonresident motor vehicles ($29.00 annually or $8.00 daily) and commercial motor vehicles ($15.00 daily), with daily permits valid for one day only.

  • Requires the state treasurer to adjust permit fees annually beginning fiscal year 2011-2012 based on cumulative consumer price index changes, rounded to the nearest 5 cents.

  • Directs the state parks commission to submit a report within 180 days identifying at least 10% in cumulative savings recommendations for state park programs, considering preventative maintenance, energy efficiency, privatization of services, and coordination with local parks.

  • Establishes civil infraction penalties of up to $100 for violations of permit requirements and misdemeanor penalties for other violations, with vandalism convictions requiring reimbursement of up to 3 times the damage amount credited to the state park improvement account.

Legislative Description

Natural resources; other; state park access; require payment of passport fee for. Amends secs. 74101, 74102, 74102a, 74116, 74117, 74120 & 74122 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.74101 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4677'09, HB 5752'10, SB 0389'09

Natural resources, other

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0033'10 With Immediate Effect

4/13/2010

Committee Referrals

Great Lakes And Environment2/10/2010
Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs1/13/2010

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