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MI HB5553
Bill
Status
7/16/2014
Primary Sponsor
Ray Franz
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AI Summary
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Allows temporary closure of trails in agricultural areas by the entity operating the trail to permit pesticide application on adjoining lands, with required posted signs and appropriate reentry periods.
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Creates the Pure Michigan Trails fund within the state treasury to receive payments for easements, use permits, leases, concessions, federal funds, gifts, bequests, and state appropriations.
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Authorizes fund expenditures for department operations and maintenance of Pure Michigan Trail system, grants to organizations for trail operation, trail construction and improvements, land acquisition, and promotional materials.
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Requires the department to submit annual reports to the legislature by December 1 describing fund expenditures from the previous fiscal year.
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Effective September 25, 2014, contingent upon enactment of Senate Bills 873, 875, 876, 877 and House Bill 5559.
Legislative Description
Recreation; trails; statewide trail network; include Pure Michigan Trails and provide for closure of trails under circumstances and funding from the Pure Michigan Trails fund. Amends secs. 72107 & 72109 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.72107 & 324.72109). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5559'14, SB 0873'14, SB 0875'14, SB 0876'14, SB 0877'14
State agencies (existing), natural resources
Last Action
Assigned Pa 214'14 With Immediate Effect
7/16/2014