To designate Wilderness State Park, and state forestland within Bliss Township, Cross Village Township, and Wawatam in Emmet County as “dark sky preserves.” The term is not defined in a statute authorizing such a zone at Lake Hudson in Lenawee County, but in general it means restricting outdoor lighting to a minimum. For more information, click the “text and analysis” link on 2001 Senate Bill 430, and scroll down to “HFA – First Analysis”.   Official Text and Analysis.

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

To also extend this designation to a portion of Port Crescent State Park in Huron County.

To designate Wilderness State Park, a portion of Port Crescent State Park in Huron County, and state forestland within Bliss Township, Cross Village Township, and Wawatam in Emmet County as “dark sky preserves.” The term is not defined in statute, but in general it means restricting outdoor lighting to a minimum.

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

To adopt a version that prohibits establishing a dark sky preserve in the Upper Peninsula and makes other changes.

To designate Wilderness State Park, a portion of Port Crescent State Park in Huron County, and state forestland within Bliss Township, Cross Village Township, and Wawatam in Emmet County as “dark sky preserves.” Also, to prohibit establishing a dark sky preserve in the Upper Peninsula, and prohibit restrictions on motorized and nonmotorized recreational use based on the designation.

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill, which would prohibit establishing a dark sky preserve in the Upper Peninsula among other changes.