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MI HB6205

Bill

Status

Engrossed

9/21/2022

Primary Sponsor

Jack O'Malley

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to notify the state senate and house of representatives in writing within 24 hours after establishing a temporary vessel speed limit during emergency conditions

  • Modifies the process for establishing permanent reduced speed limits by removing the requirement for local government resolutions and allowing the department to establish limits up to 40 miles per hour pursuant to existing rule-making procedures

  • Clarifies that temporary emergency speed limits can be reissued up to twice per calendar year if a county or municipality submits an application for a temporary ordinance under section 80112a as an alternative to the temporary speed limit

  • Permits temporary speed limits to remain in effect from June 21 to June 30 under specific conditions involving applications for temporary ordinances under section 80112a

  • Maintains existing penalties for speed limit violations and allows the governor to establish restricted wake zones during declared states of emergency or disaster

Legislative Description

Watercraft: other; requirement to notify legislature when department issues orders; provide for. Amends sec. 80146 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.80146).

Watercraft: other

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Oversight

9/27/2022

Committee Referrals

Oversight9/27/2022
Oversight6/9/2022

Full Bill Text

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