HB 4041 Summary

• Requires the department to make state park and state forest campground, cabin, yurt, and lodge reservations available to Michigan residents for at least 2 weeks before offering them to nonresidents.

• Modifies language in camping permit fee notice requirements for state forest campgrounds, requiring the department to provide written notice to relevant legislative committees at least 6 months before increasing fees.

• Clarifies that the department cannot require permits or fees for use of state forest nonmotorized trails, pathways, or campground facilities except as otherwise specified in statute.

• Continues authority for the department to establish and collect fees for state park activities and camping permits, with revenues deposited into respective improvement and recreation accounts.