Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan SB526: Watercraft: other; local ordinance; modify procedure for approval of. Amends secs. 80110 & 80112 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.80110 & 324.80112).
Status: In committee, September 30, 2026
What the bill says
To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 80110 and 80112 (MCL 324.80110 and 324.80112), section 80110 as amended by 2020 PA 72 and section 80112 as amended by 2006 PA 237.
From the introduced text, September 4, 2025:
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 80110 and 80112 (MCL 324.80110 and 324.80112), section 80110 as amended by 2020 PA 72 and section 80112 as amended by 2006 PA 237. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 80110. (1) Except as provided under section 80112a, the department may initiate an investigation and inquiry into the need for a special rule for the use of vessels, water skis, water sleds, aquaplanes, surfboards, or other similar contrivances on any of the waters of this state to assure ensure compatibility of uses and to protect public safety. If the department receives a resolution under section 80112, the department shall do 1 of the following, as applicable: (a) If the request concerns a lake without public access, and the request is supported by a petition containing signatures from the owners representing 75% or more of the properties with riparian rights, grant the request. If the department grants the request, the political subdivision may adopt and enforce an ordinance as described in the request. Subsections (2) to (6) and section 80111 do not apply to the ordinance. (b) If subdivision (a) does not apply, initiate an investigation and inquiry under this subsection. (2) The department's investigation and inquiry under subsection (1) (1)(b) …
Sponsors
- Moss, Jeremy (D, 7) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
- : REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT 9/22/2026
- : REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
- : INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
Votes
- Reported Favorably Without Amendment 9/22/2026 (September 30, 2026): 4 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: Watercraft: other
Common questions
- What is SB526?
- SB526 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Watercraft: other; local ordinance; modify procedure for approval of. Amends secs. 80110 & 80112 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.80110 & 324.80112).
- What does SB526 do?
- In its own words: To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 80110 and 80112 (MCL 324.80110 and 324.80112), section 80110 as amended by 2020 PA 72 and section 80112 as amended by 2006 PA 237.
- What is the status of SB526?
- In committee as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (September 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB526?
- Moss, Jeremy (D, 7).
- Where is the official record for SB526?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0526
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