HB 4743 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Recreation: state parks; recreation passport requirement; exempt veterans. Amends sec. 74116 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.74116).

This bill exempts honorably discharged veterans (who are Michigan residents) from paying the state park recreation passport fee. Veterans can obtain a special sticker or hangtag by verifying their status through the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. This allows them to enter all state parks and recreation areas without paying the annual fee required for most resident vehicle owners. The exemption applies to all locations where the fee would normally be required, including designated boating access sites.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jul 2025
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Introduced Jul 22, 2025 Last action Jul 23, 2025
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Jul 22, 2025
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referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism
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Jul 22, 2025
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introduced by Representative Rep. Jason Woolford
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1 primary · 14 co-sponsors

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