2017 Senate Bill 596 / 2018 Public Act 69

Expand scope of “Pure Michigan Trail” facilities

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 28, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Goeff Hansen (R-34)

To expand the scope of a law authorizing “Pure Michigan Trail” signs on multi-jurisdictional trails, by allowing local governments to develop plans and post signs that promote lodging and eating facilities, as well as other amenities.

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Nov. 2, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 9, 2017

Amendment offered by Sen. Rebekah Warren (D-18)

To allow government agencies and municipalities that create a trail management council to include provisions in their operations plan provisions for providing "transit-based access for trail users".

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 9, 2017

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.

March 1, 2018

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To expand the scope of a law authorizing “Pure Michigan Trail” signs on multi-jurisdictional trails, by allowing local governments to develop plans and post signs that promote lodging and eating facilities, as well as other amenities.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 19, 2018