TOWNSHIP REGULATION OF DNR

PUBLIC BOATING ACCESS SITES

House Bill 5960 (Substitute H-1)

Sponsor:  Rep. John Stakoe

Committee:  Local Government and Urban Policy

Complete to 5-5-06

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5960 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

The bill would amend the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to allow townships to regulate activities at public boating sites owned by the Department of Natural Resources and located on an inland lake or stream.  The local regulation would be by ordinance, and the local ordinance could not exceed the scope of applicable rules promulgated or orders issued by the DNR.

MCL 324.78101

FISCAL IMPACT:

This bill would not have a fiscal impact on the State or on local governmental units.

POSITIONS:

The Department of Natural Resources has indicated support for the bill.  (4-26-06)

The Michigan Lake Property Owners Association testified in support of the bill.  (4-26-06)

The Michigan Townships Association has indicated support for the bill.  (4-26-06)

The Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) indicated support for the bill.  (4-26-06)

The Michigan Association of Home Builders indicated support for the bill.  (4-26-06)

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Chris Couch

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Kirk Lindquist

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.