2009 House Bill 5055 / Public Act 139

Mandate boat dock permitting

Introduced in the House

June 9, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Doug Bennett (D-92)

To consolidate the current marina construction permit and operating permit requirements, instead mandating a constuction permit for any new or expanded marina or docking facility. The Department of Natural Resources would be required to grant a permit to any person who wanted to put a dock or mooring area that extends from riparian property owned by the person, if the project did not adversely affect the public trust or riparian rights of others. A $50 annual operating fee requirement would be eliminated.

Referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment

Sept. 10, 2009

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 15, 2009

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

Passed in the House 103 to 3 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 16, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Sept. 23, 2009

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 21, 2009

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

Oct. 22, 2009

Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)

To consolidate the current marina construction permit and operating permit requirements, instead mandating a constuction permit for any new or expanded marina or docking facility. The Department of Natural Resources would be required to grant a permit to any person who wanted to put a dock or mooring area that extends from riparian property owned by the person, if the project did not adversely affect the public trust or riparian rights of others. A $50 annual operating fee requirement would be eliminated.

Received in the House

Oct. 22, 2009

Oct. 28, 2009

Passed in the House 104 to 3 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Nov. 3, 2009