2017 Senate Bill 627

Give aeronautics commission duty to regulate seaplanes

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 11, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Jim Marleau (R-12)

To give a state aeronautics commission rather than the state Department of Transportation the authority to create rules on seaplanes landing, taking off and taxiing on Michigan lakes and streams. The rules would preempt any local regulations or restrictions.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

May 29, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.