2020 House Bill 5401 / Public Act 70

Permit lower boat speed limits during high water

Introduced in the House

Jan. 23, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Gary Eisen (R-81)

To permit local governments or state officials to order a temporary maximum motorboat speed limit on lakes and streams during high water conditions, with violations deemed a civil infraction subject to a $500 fine. See also House Bill 5402.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation

Feb. 11, 2020

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Feb. 25, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To permit local governments or state officials to order a temporary maximum motorboat speed limit on lakes and streams during high water conditions, with violations deemed a civil infraction subject to a $100 fine, and more for subsequent violations. See also House Bill 5402.

Received in the Senate

Feb. 26, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

March 12, 2020

Reported without amendment

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

March 17, 2020

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To permit local governments or state officials to order a temporary maximum motorboat speed limit on lakes and streams during high water conditions, with violations deemed a civil infraction subject to a $100 fine, and more for subsequent violations. See also House Bill 5402.

Received in the House

March 17, 2020

Passed in the House 93 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

April 2, 2020