2005 House Bill 4024

Expanded state park hearings

Introduced in the House

Jan. 27, 2005

Introduced by Rep. John Stewart (R-20)

To require that prior to opening or expanding a state park, the Department of Natural Resources must notify in writing each affected local government, hold a public hearing and receive testimony from interested persons.

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

Feb. 1, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Conservation, Forestry, and Outdoor Recreation

May 26, 2005

Reported without amendment

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

June 1, 2005

Substitute offered

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 2, 2005

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 7, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs