Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB 1005 — Recreation: state parks; recreation passport requirement; exempt Gold Star family members in vehicle code. Amends sec. 805 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.805).

Last action — REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill exempts Gold Star family members from paying state park recreation passport fees.

This bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to eliminate the recreation passport fee for Gold Star family members. It states that these individuals will be exempted from fees required for vehicle registration to access state parks and public boating sites.

What this means for you
  • Families: Gold Star family members will not need to pay for access to state parks.

Summary

Recreation: state parks; recreation passport requirement; exempt Gold Star family members in vehicle code. Amends sec. 805 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.805).

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1005 do?
Recreation: state parks; recreation passport requirement; exempt Gold Star family members in vehicle code. Amends sec. 805 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.805).
Who sponsors SB 1005?
SB 1005 is sponsored by Paul Wojno (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 1005?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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