2016 House Bill 5275 / Public Act 288

Require DNR create forest trail map

Introduced in the House

Jan. 28, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Triston Cole (R-105)

To require the Department of Natural Resources to create a comprehensive inventory of state forest roads that are considered “state roads,” which identifies the condition and development level of the forest roads, and shows the types of motorized and non-motorized uses currently restricted on each segment, including seasonal restrictions. Also, to allow pack-saddle horses in parts of the forests that are otherwise closed to this activity, if it is for purposes of hauling out game during hunting season.

Referred to the Committee on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation

Feb. 10, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 16, 2016

Passed in the House 68 to 41 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 17, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

May 19, 2016

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 8, 2016

Passed in the Senate 28 to 9 (details)

To require the Department of Natural Resources to create a comprehensive inventory of state forest roads that are considered “state roads,” which identifies the condition and development level of the forest roads, and shows the types of motorized and non-motorized uses currently restricted on each segment, including seasonal restrictions. Also, to allow pack-saddle horses and ORVs in parts of the forests that are otherwise closed to this activity, if it is for purposes of hauling out game during hunting season.

Received in the House

Sept. 8, 2016

Sept. 20, 2016

Passed in the House 68 to 38 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Sept. 28, 2016