2001 Senate Bill 415 / 2002 Public Act 454

Introduced in the Senate

April 24, 2001

Introduced by Sen. Philip Hoffman (R-19)

To require the Great Lakes Center for Maritime Studies at Western Michigan University, in conjunction with the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of History, Arts, and Libraries, and the Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation Council, to develop a statewide "Michigan Heritage Water Trail Program". This would establish a method for designating Michigan heritage water trails to provide recognition of their historical, cultural, and natural resource significance; establish methods for local governments to participate in related programs; and assure that private property rights along the trails were not disturbed or disrupted.

Referred to the Committee on Hunting, Fishing, and Forestry

May 1, 2002

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which would require the Great Lakes Center for Maritime Studies at Western Michigan University, in conjunction with the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of History, Arts, and Libraries, and the Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation Council, to develop a statewide "Michigan Heritage Water Trail Program". This would establish a method for designating Michigan heritage water trails to provide recognition of their historical, cultural, and natural resource significance; establish methods for local governments to participate in related programs; and assure that private property rights along the trails were not disturbed or disrupted.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 2, 2002

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 2, 2002

To require the Great Lakes Center for Maritime Studies at Western Michigan University, in conjunction with the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of History, Arts, and Libraries, and the Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation Council, to develop a statewide "Michigan Heritage Water Trail Program". This would establish a method for designating Michigan heritage water trails to provide recognition of their historical, cultural, and natural resource significance; establish methods for local governments to participate in related programs; and assure that private property rights along the trails were not disturbed or disrupted.

May 28, 2002

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which strengthens the property right protections of land owners adjacent to a water trail.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 29, 2002

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 29, 2002

To require the Great Lakes Center for Maritime Studies at Western Michigan University, in conjunction with the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of History, Arts, and Libraries, and the Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation Council, to develop a statewide "Michigan Heritage Water Trail Program". This would establish a method for designating Michigan heritage water trails to provide recognition of their historical, cultural, and natural resource significance; establish methods for local governments to participate in related programs; and assure that private property rights along the trails were not disturbed or disrupted.

June 4, 2002

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

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

Received in the House

June 4, 2002

Signed by Gov. John Engler

June 21, 2002