2017 Senate Bill 562 / Public Act 185

Revise state historical commemorative and education details

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 13, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Michael Green (R-31)

To revise rules, procedures and fees related to official state historical markers, and empower the Department of Natural Resources to increase related fees at the rate of inflation without permission from the legislature.

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Sept. 28, 2017

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 5, 2017

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To revise rules, procedures and fees related to official state historical markers. Among other changes the bill would repeal a provision making it a misdemeanor offense to use a state historical marker’s design, configuration, or pattern without written permission from the Department of Natural Resources.

Received in the House

Oct. 5, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation

Oct. 25, 2017

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 1, 2017

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To revise rules, procedures and fees related to official state historical markers. Among other changes the bill would repeal a provision making it a misdemeanor offense to use a state historical marker’s design, configuration, or pattern without written permission from the Department of Natural Resources.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Nov. 20, 2017