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MI HB5308
MI HB5308Watercraft: registration; invasive species prevention and remediation watercraft decals; provide for. Amends sec. 80124a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.80124a).
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Introduced
12/02/2025
12/02/2025
In Committee
12/02/2025
12/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"by amending section 80124a (MCL 324.80124a), as amended by 2005 PA 271.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act by modifying the provisions for Great Lakes protection specialty watercraft decals. The bill removes the previous requirement that the secretary of state must sell at least 2,000 decals in a two-year period and 500 decals annually to continue offering the decal, effectively making the decal a permanent option. The decal will continue to be designed by the secretary of state to showcase an aspect of the Great Lakes or Great Lakes water quality, and will remain priced at $35.00. The bill also maintains language allowing the secretary of state to determine the appropriate placement of these decals on watercraft to avoid confusion for law enforcement. The revenues generated from selling these specialty decals will still be allocated according to existing law under section 80124b, which likely directs funds towards Great Lakes protection and environmental initiatives.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (12)
Ken Borton (R)*,
Joe Aragona (R),
Karl Bohnak (R),
Jay DeBoyer (R),
Greg Markkanen (R),
David Martin (R),
Denise Mentzer (D),
Pat Outman (R),
David Prestin (R),
J.R. Roth (R),
Alicia St. Germaine (R),
Curt VanderWall (R),
Last Action
House Natural Resources and Tourism (12:00:00 3/11/2026 Room 519, House Office Building) (on 03/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5308 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-5308.htm |
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