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MI SB0304

Bill

Status

Engrossed

7/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Damoose

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Origin

Senate

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expands the City of Mackinac Island's authority to regulate "all aspects of ferry service" rather than just ferries themselves, including the power to set and control all associated fees and charges

  • Authorizes the city council to regulate ferry-related charges beyond basic transportation, specifically including baggage fees, early/priority boarding fees, and parking fees for vehicles at both island and mainland ferry terminals

  • Requires approval by a majority of Mackinac Island voters at a referendum held at least 60 days after the act's effective date before the expanded ferry regulation powers take effect

  • Takes effect 10 days after certification of election results if approved by voters

  • Clarifies that the expanded city authority does not diminish ferry-related powers granted to other cities, villages, or townships under other statutes

Legislative Description

Transportation: other; regulation of ferries; provide for. Amends sec. 1, ch. IX & sec. 1, ch. XVI of 1899 LA 437 & provides for a referendum.

Transportation: other

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations

7/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Operations7/1/2025
Regulatory Affairs5/14/2025

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