2012 Senate Bill 1031 / Public Act 488

Revise municipal forest preserve law detail

Introduced in the Senate

March 20, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To revise a law authorizing municipal forest preserves, by allowing these to be for “recreational purposes” in addition to (or instead of) “forestry purposes”.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, and Great Lakes

June 5, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 6, 2012

Passed in the Senate 35 to 3 (details)

Received in the House

June 7, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

Nov. 27, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 4, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 6, 2012

Passed in the House 66 to 42 (details)

To revise a law authorizing municipal forest preserves, by allowing these to be for “recreational purposes” in addition to (or instead of) “forestry purposes”.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 11, 2012

Dec. 12, 2012

Passed in the Senate 32 to 5 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 27, 2012