2004 Senate Bill 1266 / Public Act 522

Revise “lake board” membership

Introduced in the Senate

May 26, 2004

Introduced by Sen. Mike Bishop (R-12)

To revise the membership of the “lake board” that local governments with lakes in their jurisdiction are authorized to form, establish a process for the dissolution of a lake board, allow a lake board to apportion a share of its administrative expenses in the cost of a lake improvement projects, and clarify record-keeping responsibilities for a lake board. The bill would eliminate the requirement that a lake board include a representative of the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs

Nov. 3, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 30, 2004

Substitute offered

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 30, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy

Dec. 7, 2004

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 9, 2004

Substitute offered

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To revise the membership of the “lake board” that local governments with lakes in their jurisdiction are authorized to form, establish a process for the dissolution of a lake board, allow a lake board to apportion a share of its administrative expenses in the cost of a lake improvement projects, and clarify record-keeping responsibilities for a lake board. The bill would eliminate the requirement that a lake board include a representative of the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

Received in the Senate

Dec. 9, 2004

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2004