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MI HB5023

Bill

Status

Passed

2/17/2016

Primary Sponsor

Peter Pettalia

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Designates six state-owned properties as dark sky preserves: Lake Hudson (Lenawee County), Wilderness State Park (Emmet County), Port Crescent State Park (Huron County), Rockport State Recreation Area (Presque Isle and Alpena Counties), Negwegon State Park (Alpena and Alcona Counties), and Thompson's Harbor State Park (Presque Isle County)

  • Prohibits establishment of dark sky preserves in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

  • Effective date is May 16, 2016, which is 90 days after the Governor's approval on February 16, 2016

Legislative Description

Natural resources; other; dark sky preserves; expand locations. Amends sec. 75102 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.75102).

Recreation: state parks

Last Action

Assigned Pa 11'16 With Immediate Effect

2/17/2016

Committee Referrals

Outdoor Recreation And Tourism12/1/2015
Tourism And Outdoor Recreation10/27/2015

Full Bill Text

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