Michigan HB5317: Counties: boards and commissions; county parks and recreation commission membership; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 1965 PA 261 (MCL 46.351).

What the bill says

To amend 1965 PA 261, entitled "An act to authorize the creation and to prescribe the powers and duties of county and regional parks and recreation commissions; and to prescribe the powers and duties of county boards of commissioners with respect to county and regional parks and recreation commissions," by amending section 1 (MCL 46.351), as amended by 2006 PA 588.

From the engrossed text, February 19, 2026:

A bill to amend 1965 PA 261, entitled "An act to authorize the creation and to prescribe the powers and duties of county and regional parks and recreation commissions; and to prescribe the powers and duties of county boards of commissioners with respect to county and regional parks and recreation commissions," by amending section 1 (MCL 46.351), as amended by 2006 PA 588. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 1. (1) The county board of commissioners of a county, by resolution adopted by a 2/3 vote of all its members, may create a county parks and recreation commission, which shall must be under the general control of the county board of commissioners. (2) The county parks and recreation commission shall must consist of the following members: (a) The chairperson of the county road commission or another road commissioner designated by the board of county road commissioners. (b) The county drain commissioner or an employee of the drain commissioner's office designated in writing by the drain commissioner.the county drain commissioner's designee. (c) One of the following: (i) In a county that elects a county executive under section 9 of 1973 PA 139, MCL 45.559, the county executive or a designee of the county executive.the county executive's designee. (ii) In a county with a population of 1,000,000 or less, …

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Sponsors

• Cavitt, Cameron (R, 106) · primary sponsor
• Kelly, Tim (R, 93)
• Pavlov, Joseph (R, 64)
• Kunse, Tom (R, 100)
• Schriver, Josh (R, 66)
• Wortz, Jennifer (R, 35)
• Bierlein, Matt (R, 97)
• O'Neal, Amos (D, 94)
• Wooden, Stephen (D, 81)
• Mentzer, Denise (D, 61)
• McFall, Mike (D, 14)
• Brixie, Julie (D, 73)

Latest actions

1. September 30, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
2. September 22, 2026: REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT 9/22/2026
3. February 24, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
4. February 24, 2026: PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
5. February 19, 2026: transmitted
6. February 19, 2026: passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #42 Yeas 108 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 2
7. February 19, 2026: read a third time
8. February 18, 2026: placed on third reading
9. February 18, 2026: read a second time
10. February 4, 2026: referred to second reading

Votes

• Reported Favorably Without Amendment 9/22/2026 (September 30, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
• passed; given immediate effect (February 19, 2026): 108 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment (February 4, 2026): 14 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB5317?

HB5317 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Counties: boards and commissions; county parks and recreation commission membership; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 1965 PA 261 (MCL 46.351).

What does HB5317 do?

In its own words: To amend 1965 PA 261, entitled "An act to authorize the creation and to prescribe the powers and duties of county and regional parks and recreation commissions; and to prescribe the powers and duties of county boards of commissioners with respect to county and regional parks and recreation commissions," by amending section 1 (MCL 46.351), as amended by 2006 PA 588.

What is the status of HB5317?

In committee as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (September 30, 2026).

Who sponsored HB5317?

Cavitt, Cameron (R, 106), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB5317?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5317