2025 House Bill 4695

Local government: authorities; revisions to the recreational authorities act; provide for.

A bill to amend 2000 PA 321, entitled “Recreational authorities act,” by amending sections 1 and 3 (MCL 123.1131 and 123.1133), section 3 as amended by 2016 PA 174.

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House Bill No. 4695 broadens the scope of Michigan's recreational authorities to include natural resources management, conservation, and cultural preservation, contingent on related legislation being enacted.

Introduced in the House

June 26, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Greg Markkanen (R-110)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism

Sept. 3, 2025

Reported without amendment

Sept. 18, 2025

Passed in the House 96 to 2 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

Sept. 22, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Local Government