2011 Senate Bill 778 / 2012 Public Act 56

Restrict ad hoc road-end “marinas”

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 26, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Mike Kowall (R-15)

To establish that unless a deed, easement, or other recorded dedication expressly provides for it, a waterfront road end may not be used for boat hoists or docks; for mooring between midnight and sunrise; or for any activity that obstructs access to a lake or stream. Local governments could ban or regulate uses that are not specified in property owners’ deeds, easements, etc.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 3, 2011

Reported without amendment

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

Jan. 17, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Jan. 19, 2012

Passed in the Senate 30 to 6

Received in the House

Jan. 19, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Feb. 15, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

Feb. 29, 2012

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that does not include criminal penalties for violation, but civil fines only.

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 1, 2012

Passed in the House 96 to 11 (details)

To establish that unless a deed, easement, or other recorded dedication expressly provides for it, a waterfront road end may not be used for boat hoists or docks; for mooring between midnight and sunrise; or for any activity that obstructs access to a lake or stream. Local governments could ban or regulate uses that are not specified in property owners’ deeds, easements, etc.

Received in the Senate

March 6, 2012

March 7, 2012

Amendment offered by Sen. Vincent Gregory (D-14)

The amendment failed 14 to 24 (details)

Passed in the Senate 31 to 7 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 22, 2012