Local government: authorities; revisions to the recreational authorities act; provide for. Amends sec. 1901 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1901). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4694’25
Key claim: Michigan PA 14 of 2026 revises the Recreational Authorities Act and amends NREPA section 1901 (MCL 324.1901), enacted with immediate effect and tie-barred to HB 4694.
Abstract
(HB4798 · 103rd Legislature) Local government: authorities; revisions to the recreational authorities act; provide for. Amends sec. 1901 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1901). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4694’25 Sponsor: Rep. Gregory Markkanen ® Latest vote: Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 82 — 28-9 (passed, 2026-04-30) Latest action (2026-05-14): Assigned Pa 14’26 With Immediate Effect
Why this matters
NREPA section 1901 is the definitions anchor for Part 19 (natural resources trust fund and land/water acquisition programs), so even a definitional amendment tied to the Recreational Authorities Act can ripple into how recreational authorities interact with NREPA-funded land and shoreline projects. For residents and municipalities forming or operating recreational authorities near Great Lakes shorelines or inland waters, this update keeps statutory cross-references aligned but does not change funding eligibility or environmental standards on its own.