2012 Senate Bill 1052 / Public Act 247

Repeal state “beach grooming” regulations and restrictions

Introduced in the Senate

March 28, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To essentially repeal state regulations mandating a permit for “<a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2003-HB-4257">beach grooming</a>.” The restrictions were passed in 2003 during a period of low Great Lakes water levels, when many lakefront property owners and resorts were unable to access or use beaches because of excessive weed growth.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, and Great Lakes

May 8, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 22, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 23, 2012

Substitute offered by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 26 to 11 (details)

Received in the House

May 23, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

June 13, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 14, 2012

Passed in the House 82 to 28 (details)

To essentially repeal state regulations mandating a permit for “<a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2003-HB-4257">beach grooming</a>.” The restrictions were passed in 2003 during a period of low Great Lakes water levels, when many lakefront property owners and resorts were unable to access or use beaches because of excessive weed growth. The bill would not apply in the St. Clair flats portion of Lake St. Clair.

Received in the Senate

June 14, 2012

Passed in the Senate 27 to 11 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 25, 2012