2017 House Bill 5155 / 2018 Public Act 78

Revise “adopt-a-river”

Introduced in the House

Oct. 19, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Kim LaSata (R-79)

Details to revise details of the terms and management of organizations that participate in a voluntary state “adopt-a-river” program. Among other things the bill would eliminate a provision that specifies the length of the agreements (currently two years or more).

Referred to the Committee on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation

Dec. 6, 2017

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jan. 25, 2018

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To revise details of the terms and management of organizations that participate in a voluntary state “adopt-a-river” program. Among other things the bill would eliminate a provision that specifies the length of the agreements (currently two years or more).

Received in the Senate

Jan. 30, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Feb. 22, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 6, 2018

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To revise details of the terms and management of organizations that participate in a voluntary state “adopt-a-river” program. Among other things the bill would eliminate a provision that specifies the length of the agreements (currently two years or more).

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 19, 2018