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2021 House Bill 4980: Permit drag races in the sand at Silver Lake State Park
Public Act 75 of 2021
Introduced by Rep. Scott VanSingel R-Grant on June 10, 2021
To make an exception to the state law banning drag racing for “an activity at Silver Lake State Park authorized by the Department of Natural Resources.” This would apply to a an existing 450-acre section of sand dunes park managers have set aside as a "scramble area" for ORVs. Located in Oceana County this park covers 3,000 acres along four miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Committee on June 10, 2021
Reported in the House on June 17, 2021
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Received in the Senate on June 30, 2021
Referred to the Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on June 30, 2021
Reported in the Senate on July 15, 2021
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on July 29, 2021