H.B. 5222: COMMITTEE SUMMARY - TRAILWAY EASEMENT
House Bill 5222 (as passed by the House)
Sponsor: Representative Tom Alley
House Committee: Conservation, Environment and Recreation
Senate Committee: Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Date Completed: 2-3-98
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to require the State to retain an easement to continue the use of a Michigan trailway, off-road vehicle trail, or a snowmobile trail, as established under the Act, if the State sold or transferred land containing the trail or trailway.
Under the Act, a trailway may be designated as a "Michigan trailway" if it complies with the following: is located on public land; meets public safety and designated use standards; is available for designated recreation uses on a nondiscriminatory basis; is a multiuse trail; is or may be a segment of a network of trailways; is marked with a Michigan trailway sign and logo; is not directly attached to a roadway; and offers support facilities for the public where feasible.
Proposed MCL 324. 2102a - Legislative Analyst: N. Nagata
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have an indeterminate, but minimal, fiscal impact on State and local government by potentially reducing the value of State land for sale due to the State's retention of a permanent trail easement. However, the bill also could help clarify property rights and avoid potential legal costs to the State.
S9798\S5222SA
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.