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MI HB4695

Bill

Status

Engrossed

9/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Markkanen

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Renames the "Recreational Authorities Act" to the "Recreational and Natural Resources Authority Act"

  • Adds new definition of "public forest and natural resources area" covering land, water, and buildings used for recreational purposes, forestry management, natural resources management, and cultural/historical preservation

  • Expands recreational purposes to include snowmobile trails, ORV trails, and foraging/fruit picking activities in addition to existing uses like camping, hiking, and swimming areas

  • Modifies definitions to clarify that a single municipality (not just multiple municipalities) can participate in an authority

  • Contains a tie bar provision requiring enactment of SB ____ (request no. S01810'25) or HB 4694 for this bill to take effect

Legislative Description

Local government: authorities; revisions to the recreational authorities act; provide for. Amends secs. 1 & 3 of 2000 PA 321 (MCL 123.1131 & 123.1133). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4694'25

Local government: authorities

Last Action

Referred To Committee Of The Whole

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government9/22/2025
Natural Resources And Tourism6/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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