Bill Summary: HB 6308

• Amends MCL 777.13g (sentencing guidelines in the Code of Criminal Procedure) to add watercraft-related felonies under Chapter 324 of Michigan Compiled Laws.

• Adds two new felony offenses to the sentencing guidelines: anchoring a watercraft in straits (MCL 324.78402, Class F, 4-year maximum) and pilotless navigation of watercraft in straits (MCL 324.78404, Class F, 4-year maximum).

• Includes sentencing guidelines for existing Great Lakes and marine safety violations including vessel operating under the influence causing death or serious impairment, failure to stop at marine accident scenes, and negligent homicide by vessel.

• Adds sentencing guidelines for snowmobile and off-road vehicle (ORV) violations involving operation under the influence or while impaired, with enhanced penalties for causing death or serious impairment.

• Contains a tie-bar provision making the bill effective only if HB 6307 or Senate Bill (number unspecified) is enacted into law.