Introduced
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To prohibit the Department of Natural Resources from banning horseback riding and pack animals on trails on state land where this was not prohibited before May 7, 2008; require the department to reopen trails closed since then; and “facilitate the continued use of saddle and pack animals on state land where there is a historical tradition of their use.” Also, to require the Natural Resources Commission to “establish a network of trailways on state owned lands that may be used by pack and saddle animals”.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that changes the date determining which trails must be reopened, and revises details of government commissions and councils created to review the issue.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 76 to 26 (details)
To prohibit the Department of Natural Resources from banning horseback riding and pack animals on trails on state land where this was not prohibited since Jan. 1, 1999, and require the department to reopen trails closed since then. The bill would also require it to “facilitate the continued use of saddle and pack animals on state land where there is a historical tradition of their use,” and require the Natural Resources Commission to “establish a network of trailways on state owned lands that may be used by pack and saddle animals”.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that whose previous key provisions are now in Senate Bill 578, and which instead replaces the Michigan Trailways Advisory Council with a Michigan Snowmobile and Trails Advisory Council, which itself has an "equine trailways subcommittee".
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 23 to 13 (details)
To replace a "Michigan Trailways Advisory Council" with a new "Michigan Snowmobile and Trails Advisory Council" with an equine trailways subcommittee. See also the Senate-passed version of Senate Bill 578, which would require certain horseback riding trails on state land that have been closed to be reopened.
Motion to reconsider
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The vote by which the bill was passed.
The motion passed 37 to 0 (details)
Received
Substitute offered
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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 37 to 0 (details)
To replace a "Michigan Trailways Advisory Council" with a new "Michigan Snowmobile and Trails Advisory Council" with an equine trailways subcommittee. See also the Senate-passed version of Senate Bill 578, which would require certain horseback riding trails on state land that have been closed to be reopened.
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
Passed in the House 107 to 2 (details)
