2025 House Bill 4798

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

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 1901 (MCL 324.1901), as amended by 2018 PA 597.

AI Analysis – Experimental

House Bill No. 4694 (No. 4965 and No. 4798 TIE BAR) expands the powers and purposes of Michigan recreational authorities to include public forests and natural resources areas, allows single-municipality authorities, and introduces new governance, funding, and asset management provisions to enhance local stewardship of recreational and natural resources.

Introduced in the House

Aug. 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