DARK SKY PRESERVE DESIGNATION                                                     H.B. 4740 (S-1):

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                     REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

House Bill 4740 (Substitute S-1 as reported)

Sponsor:  Representative Aaron Miller

House Committee:  Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation

                             Ways and Means

Senate Committee:  Natural Resources

CONTENT

The bill would amend Part 751 (Dark Sky Preserve) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA) to do the following:

-- Designate land comprising Dr. T. K. Lawless Park in Porter and Newberg Township as a dark sky preserve.

-- Designate land comprising Headlands International Dark Sky Park in Wawatam Township as a dark sky preserve.

-- Specify that the responsibilities of the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) with respect to dark sky preserves would apply to State-owned preserves.

MCL 324.75102 et al.                                                   Legislative Analyst:  Dana Adams

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed:  3-11-20                                                 Fiscal Analyst:  Abbey Frazier

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.