2011 House Bill 4554 / Public Act 218

Expand sunken log permit regime

Introduced in the House

April 13, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Greg MacMaster (R-105)

To expand the law that imposes regulations, permit requirements and fees on the removal of submerged logs from beneath the Great Lakes, so that it also applies to logs removed from inland lakes and streams. The bill would also revise permit fees and bond requirements, and application procedures.

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

June 14, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 22, 2011

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 23, 2011

Passed in the House 109 to 1 (details)

To expand the law that imposes regulations, permit requirements and fees on the removal of submerged logs from beneath the Great Lakes, and prohibit removing logs for from inland lakes and streams except to relieve logjams. The bill would also revise permit fees and bond requirements, and application procedures.

Received in the Senate

June 28, 2011

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

Oct. 11, 2011

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 25, 2011

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 27, 2011

Substitute offered by Sen. Howard Walker (R-37)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 29 to 9 (details)

To expand the law that imposes regulations, permit requirements and fees on the removal of submerged logs from beneath the Great Lakes, and prohibit removing logs for from inland lakes and streams except to relieve logjams. The bill would also revise permit fees and bond requirements, and application procedures.

Received in the House

Oct. 27, 2011

Nov. 2, 2011

Passed in the House 107 to 1 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Nov. 10, 2011