2014 Senate Bill 873 / Public Act 210

Authorize “Pure Michigan Trail” designations

Introduced in the Senate

March 13, 2014

Introduced by Sen. John Moolenaar (R-36)

To authorize the designation of a trail as “Pure Michigan Trail” if it contributes to a statewide trail network that “promotes healthy lifestyles, economic development, recreation, and conservation.” The bill would also authorize designation of “Pure Michigan Towns” and “Pure Michigan Water Trails”.

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

April 22, 2014

Reported without amendment

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

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

April 23, 2014

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

April 23, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Tourism

May 15, 2014

Reported without amendment

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

June 10, 2014

Amendment offered by Rep. Peter Pettalia (R-106)

To establish that if enacted the bill will go into effect 90 days afterwards.

The amendment passed by voice vote

June 11, 2014

Passed in the House 108 to 2 (details)

To authorize the designation of a trail as “Pure Michigan Trail” if it contributes to a statewide trail network that “promotes healthy lifestyles, economic development, recreation, and conservation.” The bill would also authorize designation of “Pure Michigan Towns” and “Pure Michigan Water Trails”.

Received in the Senate

June 12, 2014

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 26, 2014