2026 House Bill 6143

Natural resources: Great Lakes; regulations regarding crib docks in the Les Cheneaux Islands; prohibit.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 32509a and 32509b; and to provide for a referendum.

AI Analysis – Experimental

Would allow traditional timber crib docks and boathouses in the Les Cheneaux Islands with local approval and specific environmental safeguards, contingent on approval by Clark Township voters.

Introduced in the House

June 30, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Parker Fairbairn (R-107) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Cameron Cavitt (R-106) and John Roth (R-104)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism