2018 House Bill 6200

Criminalize anchoring in Straits of Mackinac

Introduced in the House

June 12, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Lee Chatfield (R-107)

To make a crime to anchor a vessel in the Straits of Mackinac, subject to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine. See also House Bill 6187.

Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness

Sept. 26, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 3, 2018

Passed in the House 106 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 8, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations