2003 House Bill 4641

Introduced in the House

May 6, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Ken Bradstreet (R-105)

To allow the governing bodies of the counties and townships in which a newly designated natural river area is located to review the designation beginning two years after the designation is made, and require the designation to be rescinded if a majority of them vote to do so. Then, every ten years, there would be a new 90 day review and rejection period. A natural river designation gives the Department of Natural Resources the power to impose zoning limitations on the uses to which property owners may put their property. See also House Bill 4642.

Referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation

Sept. 24, 2003

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 30, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which incorporates technical changes that do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. David Palsrok (R-101)

To extend from two years to four years the period of time which must pass after the state designates a river as a "natural river area" before the governing bodies of the local counties and townships may review and rescind the designation.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 66 to 44 (details)

To allow the governing bodies of the counties and townships in which a newly designated natural river area is located to review the designation beginning four years after the designation is made, and require the designation to be rescinded if a majority of them vote to do so. Then, every ten years, there would be a new 90 day review and rejection period. A natural river designation gives the Department of Natural Resources the power to impose zoning limitations on the uses to which property owners may put their property. See also House Bill 4642.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 1, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs