Introduced
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To designate Wilderness State Park, and state forestland within Bliss Township, Cross Village Township, and Wawatam in Emmet County as “dark sky preserves.” The term is not defined in a statute authorizing such a zone at Lake Hudson in Lenawee County, but in general it means restricting outdoor lighting to a minimum. For more information, click the “text and analysis” link on 2001 Senate Bill 430, and scroll down to “HFA – First Analysis”.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To also extend this designation to a portion of Port Crescent State Park in Huron County.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 80 to 28 (details)
To designate Wilderness State Park, a portion of Port Crescent State Park in Huron County, and state forestland within Bliss Township, Cross Village Township, and Wawatam in Emmet County as “dark sky preserves.” The term is not defined in statute, but in general it means restricting outdoor lighting to a minimum.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, and Great Lakes
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To adopt a version that prohibits establishing a dark sky preserve in the Upper Peninsula and makes other changes.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 26 to 10 (details)
To designate Wilderness State Park, a portion of Port Crescent State Park in Huron County, and state forestland within Bliss Township, Cross Village Township, and Wawatam in Emmet County as “dark sky preserves.” Also, to prohibit establishing a dark sky preserve in the Upper Peninsula, and prohibit restrictions on motorized and nonmotorized recreational use based on the designation.
Passed in the House 81 to 28 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill, which would prohibit establishing a dark sky preserve in the Upper Peninsula among other changes.
