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MI HB6103

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/18/2022

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Markkanen

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Designates the park and scenic area including Douglass Houghton Falls in Houghton County as "Veterans State Park"

  • Exempts Michigan resident veterans and active military members from motor vehicle park permit and recreation passport fee requirements when entering Veterans State Park, upon presentation of proof of veteran or active military status

  • Defines acceptable proof of veteran status as either a veteran designation on a Michigan operator's license or other evidence approved by the department in consultation with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

  • Defines acceptable proof of active military membership as current leave papers, military orders, or other evidence approved by the department in consultation with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

  • Defines "active member of the military" as individuals regularly enlisted or commissioned in the Armed Forces of the United States, or reserve component or National Guard members called to federal active duty

Legislative Description

Recreation: state parks; "Douglass Houghton Falls"; designate as a veterans' state park, dedicated to all Michigan veterans. Amends secs. 74116 & 74126 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.74116 & 324.74126).

Veterans: other

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/18/2022

5/19/2022

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources And Outdoor Recreation5/18/2022

Full Bill Text

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