Bill > SB0063

This bill amends the Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to expand the definition of "local unit of government or public authority" and modify how the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) can be used. Specifically, the bill adds boards of county road commissioners to the list of eligible entities and removes the requirement that these entities be "legally constituted to provide public recreation." The bill also explicitly allows state departments to participate in land acquisition and recreation facility projects, either independently or in partnership with local governments or public authorities. Additionally, the bill modifies grant matching requirements, allowing local units of government or public authorities to match grants with at least 25% of the total project cost. The changes aim to provide more flexibility in how MNRTF money can be used for land acquisition, environmental protection, and public recreation projects, broadening the potential recipients and collaboration opportunities for these funds. The bill maintains existing requirements that at least 25% of the fund be used for land acquisition and at least 25% for recreation facility development in any given fiscal year.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0063