2004 Senate Bill 1329

Allow snowmobiles on certain limited access highways

Introduced in the Senate

June 30, 2004

Introduced by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

To allow certain limited access highways to be designated a snowmobile trail by the Department of Transportation, and allow snowmobiles to operate on those designated sections.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Sept. 30, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 3, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that clarifies that a snowmobile must stay on the designated trail along one of these roads, even if the official right of way is larger.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 4, 2004

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 4, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation

Dec. 1, 2004

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 8, 2004

Passed in the House 60 to 45 (details)

To allow certain limited access highways to be designated a snowmobile trail by the Department of Transportation, and allow snowmobiles to operate on those designated sections.

Vetoed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 28, 2004