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

HB 4946 — Watercraft: other; local ordinance; modify procedure for approval of. Amends secs. 80110 & 80112 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.80110 & 324.80112).

Last action — bill electronically reproduced 09/16/2025

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced September 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Watercraft: other; local ordinance; modify procedure for approval of. Amends secs. 80110 & 80112 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.80110 & 324.80112).

Bill Text

Action History

  1. bill electronically reproduced 09/16/2025

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4946 do?
Watercraft: other; local ordinance; modify procedure for approval of. Amends secs. 80110 & 80112 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.80110 & 324.80112).
Who sponsors HB 4946?
HB 4946 is sponsored by Donni Steele (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4946?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced September 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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