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Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Current DNR Legislation Status Report (Saturday, July 4, 2009)
1999-2000 Legislation
2001-2002 Legislation
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2005-2006 Legislation
2007-2008 Legislation

Bill No. (Sponsor) Bill Summary Committee Assignment Lead Agency / Position Status
HB 4111 (LeBlanc)Require that certain wholesalers/fuel terminals make gasoline w/o ethanol for use in watercraft available to marinas Commerce SUPPORT Introduced 01/22/09 
HB 4145 (Hansen)Repeal sunset establishment of special rules on lakes Tourism, Outdoor Recreation & Natural Resources SUPPORT PA 35 of 2009, 06/09/09 
HB 4198 (Lahti)Extend sunset provision establishing deer and elk feeding order Tourism, Outdoor Recreation & Natural Resources SUPPORT Introduced 02/05/09 
HB 4199 (Lahti)Fine for launching a boat with an aquatic plant attached Tourism, Outdoor Recreation & Natural Resources SUPPORT Great Lakes & Env. Referred to 2nd reading w Sub H-2, 03/26/09 
HB 4200 (Lahti)Principal residence exemption for adjoining and contiguous timber-cutover property Tax Policy Contact TREA Introduced 02/05/09 
HB 4201 (Lindberg)Revise policy for granting easements across state owned land Tourism, Outdoor Recreation & Natural Resources OPPOSE Introduced 02/05/09 
HB 4203 (McDowell)Require waiver or reduction of state recreational fees for certain veterans Tourism, Outdoor Recreation & Natural Resources OPPOSE Referred to Senate Senior Citizens & Veterans Affairs, 05/14/09 
HB 4204 (Calley)Implement constitutional amendment for MNRTF allowable expenditures Tourism, Outdoor Recreation & Natural Resources  Introduced 02/05/09 
HB 4209 (L Brown)Provide local units of government first opportunity to purchase sale of state park land Tourism, Outdoor Recreation & Natural Resources OPPOSE Introduced 02/10/09 
HB 4263 (Rick Jones)Clarify methods of use for euthanizing animals Agriculture Contact AGR Introduced 02/17/09 
HB 4286 (Nerat)Provide for promotion of hunting on DNR controlled land Tourism, Outdoor Recreation & Natural Resources SUPPORT PA 47 of 2009, 06/18/09 
HB 4411 (Sheltrown)Allow operation of ATV on a nondesignated trail by a person over 60 or a person with a disability Tourism, Outdoor Recreation & Natural Resources OPPOSE Introduced 02/25/09 
HB 4465 (Lund)Provide for waiver of good faith deposit for dog, cat, or ferret temporarily transferred to a person Agriculture Contact AGR Introduced 02/25/09 
HB 4480 (Cushingberry)Property conveyance in Wayne County Appropriations Contact DMB Introduced 03/04/09 
HB 4487 (Miller)Eliminate severance tax exemption on marginal wells Tax Policy Contact TREA Introduced 03/02/09 
HB 4507 (Espinoza)Expand counties eligible for operation of ORVs on road shoulders Tourism, Outdoor Recreation & Natural Resources NEUTRAL Referred to SNREA w Sub H-1, 03/25/09 
HB 4561 (Hansen)Earmark percentage of revenue for endowment account from sale of forestland by school districts Education OPPOSE Introduced 03/11/09 
HB 4563 (Hansen)Require waiver of state recreational fees for certain Veterans Tourism, Outdoor Recreation & Natural Resources OPPOSE Introduced 03/11/09 
HB 4579 (Warren)Revise restricted and prohibited nonnative spieces lists Great Lakes & Environment referred to 2nd reading w Sub H-2, 03/26/09 SUPPORT Presented to GOV, 6/11/09 
HB 4610 (Moore)Establish right to ride horses on state owned land Tourism, Outdoor Recreation & Natural Resources  House Tourism, Outdoor Rec & Natural Resources referred to 2nd reading with Sub H-1, 05/05/09 
HB 4677 (Warren)Provide for distribution of revenue from state pak, boating access site, and forest recreation passport fees Great Lakes & Environment  House referred to 2nd reading w Sub H-2, 05/07/09 
HB 4678 (Meekhof)Create state park, boating access site, and forest recreation passport Great Lakes & Environment  House referred to 2nd reading w Sub H-2, 05/07/09 
HB 4757 (Hansen)Require DNR to issue falconry season Tourism, Outdoor Recreation & Natural Resources SUPPORT Re-referred to House Tourism, Outdoor Rec & Natural Resources, 05/26/09 
HB 4803 (Miller)Clarify methods of use for euthanizing animals Agrigulture Contact AGR Introduced 04/21/09 
HB 4875 (Haines)Expand state park pass to include boat launch access Tourism, Outdoor Recreation & Natural Resouces OPPOSE Introduced 05/05/09 
HB 4897 (Sheltrown)Modify use of hunter orange Tourism, Outdoor Recreation & Natural Resources SUPPORT PA 65 of 2009, 07/02/09 
HB 4956 (Horn)Provide for waiver of state park entrance fee for 4 weekends each year Tourism, Outdoor Recreation & Natural Resources OPPOSE Introduced 05/19/09 
HB 5004 (Lori)Prohibit operation of a watercraft while intoxicated Judiciary Contact MSP Introduced 05/26/09 
HB 5005 (Tyler)Prohibit operation of a snowmobile while intoxicated Judiciary Contact MSP Introduced 05/26/09 
HB 5006 (Schuitmaker)Sentencing guidelines for operating snowmobile while intoxicated Judiciary Contact CORR Introduced 05/26/09 
HB 5007 (Kandrevas)Prohibit operation of ORV while intoxicated Judiciary Contact MSP Introduced 05/26/09 
HB 5008 (Bledsoe)Sentencing guidelines for operating ORV while intoxicated Judiciary Contact CORR Introduced 05/26/09 
HB 5031 (Opsommer)Exempt individuals unable to purchase hunting, fur harvester's, or fishing license during gov't shutdown from licensing requirement, and keep hunting land open regardless of funding Tourism, Outdoor Recreation & Natural Resources OPPOSE Introduced 06/02/09 
HB 5055 (Bennett)Provide for permit conditions for marinas and other mooring structures Great Lakes & Environment Contact DEQ Introduced 06/09/09 
HB 5058 (Sheltrown)Property conveyance in Iosco County Tourism, Outdoor Recreation & Natural Resources  House passed, transmitted, 06/25/09 
HB 5087 (Sheltrown)Modify definition of off-road recreation vehicle Tourism, Outdoor Recreation & Natural Resources  Referred to SNREA, 06/25/09 
HB 5111 (Slavens)Provide for restrictions on drilling of oil and gas wells in residential areas Great Lakes & Environmental Affairs Contact DEQ Introduced 06/17/09 
SB 0010 (Richardville)Require DNR to issue falconry season Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs SUPPORT PA 36 of 2009, 06/09/09 
SB 0013 (Hardiman)Require policy posting of revisions and assessment of impact on the rules in the private sector by SOAHR Government Operations & Reform Contact LEGAL Senate passed w Sub S-1, 06/17/09 
SB 0034 (Richardville)Provide for allowable waterways account expenditures Natural Resources & Environmental Affaris SUPPORT Senate passed, 04/01/09 
SB 0164 (Barcia)Allow issuance of crossbow permits to individuals with "temporary" disabilities Hunting, Fishing & Outdoor Recreation SUPPORT Refered to Tourism, Outdoor Rec & Nat Resources, 05/26/09 
SB 0280 (Van Woerkom)Revise restricted and prohibited nonnative species lists Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs SUPPORT PA 51 of 2009, 06/24/09 
SB 0322 (McManus)DNR Trust Fund Appropriations  PA 23 of 2009, 05/12/09 
SB 0349 (Barcia)Remove limit on amount of discount on price of license Hunting, Fishing & Outdoor Recreation SUPPORT Ordered enrolled, 06/25/09 
SB 0388 (Birkholz)Provide for distribution of revenue from state park, boating access site, and forest recreation passport fees Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs  Introduced 03/17/09 
SB 0389 (Basham)Create state park, boating access site, and forest recreation passport Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs  Introduced 03/17/09 
SB 0409 (Barcia)Modify provision on period of validity of licenses Hunting, Fishing & Outdoor Recreation SUPPORT PA 34 of 2009, 06/09/09 
SB 0431 (Kuipers)Require cost benefit analysis regarding departmental rule change as part of the request for rule-making and limit scope of certain rules Government Operations & Reform Contact LEGAL Senate passed w Sub S-2 06/17/09 
SB 0434 (Gilbert)Establish limit for use of certain orders, bulletins and guidelines and provide for regulatory flexibility for small businesses Economic Development & Regulatory Reform Contact LEGAL Senate passed w Sub S-3 06/17/09 
SB 0435 (Pappageorge)Provide for review of existing and new rules on a periodic basis Economic Development & Regulatory Reform Contact LEGAL Senate passed 06/17/09 
SB 0436 (Gilbert)Establish private sector review of certain environmental permits Economic Development & Regulatory Reform Contact DEQ Senate passed w Sub S-1, 06/17/09 
SB 0438 (Richardville)Establish stratified sampling process for inspections under NREPA Economic Development & Regulatory Reform Contact DEQ Senate passed, 06/17/09 
SB 0439 (Kahn)Require peer review or benchmark analysis for NREPA programs Economic Development & Regulatory Reform Contact DEQ Introduced 04/02/09 
SB 0483 (Allen)Clarify participation license for bear and bobcat hunting when using dogs Hunting, Fishing & Outdoor Recreation NEUTRAL Ordered enrolled, 06/25/09 
SB 0496 (Van Woerkom)Provides for state network of horseback trails Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs  Introduced 04/30/09 
SB 0576 (Allen)Expand authority for DMB to convey state property Appropriations Contact DMB Introduced 05/14/09 
SB 0578 (Brown)Establish right to ride horses on state owned land Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs  Introduced 05/14/09 
SB 0596 (Prusi)Provide for UP state fairgrounds conveyance Appropriations Contact DMB Ordered enrolled, 06/25/09 
SB 0599 (Stamas)Provide for recommendation in qualified forest property by AGR Agriculture & Bioeconomy  Introduced 05/21/09 
SB 0600 (Gilbert)Transfer jurisdiction of qualified forest projects to AGR Agriculture & Bioeconomy  Introduced 05/21/09 
SB 0601 (Brown)Transfer jurisdiction of state forests to AGR Agriculture & Bioeconomy  Introduced 05/21/09 
SB 0602 (Kuipers)Transfer right to forest act to AGR Agriculture & Bioeconomy  Introduced 05/21/09 
SB 0603 (Van Woerkom)Transfer forestry programs to AGR Agriculture & Bioeconomy  Introduced 05/21/09 
SB 0627 (Jelinek)Waive requirement for all ORVs if operator is operating ORV on own agricultural property Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs Contact MSP Introduced 06/09/09 

 


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