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HB4392 • 2026

Appropriations: department of natural resources; appropriations from the natural resources trust fund; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

Appropriations: department of natural resources; appropriations from the natural resources trust fund; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

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Sponsor
Ken Borton (District 105), Pat Outman (District 91), Angela Rigas (District 79), Jerry Neyer (District 92), Tom Kunse (District 100), Brian BeGole (District 71), Gregory Alexander (District 98), Timothy Beson (District 96), David Prestin (District 108), Kathy Schmaltz (District 46), Douglas Wozniak (District 59), Gina Johnsen (District 78), Kelly Breen (District 21), William Bruck (District 30), Curtis VanderWall (District 102)
Last action
2025-10-08
Official status
assigned PA 21'25 with immediate effect
Effective date
Not listed

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Appropriations: department of natural resources; appropriations from the natural resources trust fund; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

Appropriations: department of natural resources; appropriations from the natural resources trust fund; provide for.

What This Bill Does

  • Appropriations: department of natural resources; appropriations from the natural resources trust fund; provide for.
  • Creates appropriation act.

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reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)

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Bill History

  1. 2025-10-08 HJ 95 Pg. 0

    approved by the Governor 10/07/2025 12:12 PM

  2. 2025-10-08 HJ 95 Pg. 0

    filed with Secretary of State 10/07/2025 01:28 PM

  3. 2025-10-08 HJ 95 Pg. 0

    assigned PA 21'25 with immediate effect

  4. 2025-10-07 HJ 94 Pg. 1622

    presented to the Governor 10/06/2025 03:00 PM

  5. 2025-10-03 SJ 88 Pg. 1050

    PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 259 YEAS 35 NAYS 1 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0

  6. 2025-10-03 HJ 93 Pg. 1615

    returned from Senate without amendment with immediate effect

  7. 2025-10-03 HJ 93 Pg. 1615

    bill ordered enrolled

  8. 2025-10-02 SJ 87 Pg. 1042

    REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT(S)

  9. 2025-10-02 SJ 87 Pg. 1042

    PLACED ON ORDER OF THIRD READING

  10. 2025-10-02 SJ 87 Pg. 1043

    RULES SUSPENDED

  11. 2025-10-02 SJ 87 Pg. 1043

    PLACED ON IMMEDIATE PASSAGE

  12. 2025-08-26 SJ 71 Pg. 872

    REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT 8/13/2025

  13. 2025-08-26 SJ 71 Pg. 872

    COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED IMMEDIATE EFFECT

  14. 2025-08-26 SJ 71 Pg. 872

    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

  15. 2025-05-20 SJ 46 Pg. 588

    PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

  16. 2025-05-20 SJ 46 Pg. 588

    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

  17. 2025-05-14 HJ 47 Pg. 569

    read a third time

  18. 2025-05-14 HJ 47 Pg. 569

    passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #113 Yeas 104 Nays 2 Excused 0 Not Voting 4

  19. 2025-05-14 HJ 47 Pg. 569

    title amended

  20. 2025-05-14 HJ 47 Pg. 569

    transmitted

  21. 2025-05-13 HJ 46 Pg. 538

    read a second time

  22. 2025-05-13 HJ 46 Pg. 538

    substitute (H-1) adopted

  23. 2025-05-13 HJ 46 Pg. 538

    placed on third reading

  24. 2025-04-30 HJ 41 Pg. 442

    reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)

  25. 2025-04-30 HJ 41 Pg. 442

    referred to second reading

  26. 2025-04-29 HJ 40 Pg. 421

    bill electronically reproduced 04/24/2025

  27. 2025-04-24 HJ 39 Pg. 419

    introduced by Representative Rep. Ken Borton

  28. 2025-04-24 HJ 39 Pg. 419

    read a first time

  29. 2025-04-24 HJ 39 Pg. 419

    referred to Committee on Appropriations

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Appropriations: department of natural resources; appropriations from the natural resources trust fund; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

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Act No. 21
Public Acts of 2025
Approved by the Governor
October 7, 2025
Filed with the Secretary of State
October 7, 2025
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 7, 2025

STATE OF MICHIGAN
103RD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2025
Introduced by Reps. Borton, Outman, Rigas, Neyer, Kunse, BeGole, Alexander, Beson, Prestin,
Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Breen, Bruck and VanderWall
ENROLLED HOUSE BILL No. 4392
AN ACT to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for certain capital outlay projects and the
department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; to provide for expenditure of the
appropriations; and to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations.
The People of the State of Michigan enact:
PART 1
LINE-ITEM APPROPRIATIONS
Sec. 101. There is appropriated for certain capital outlay projects for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2025, from the following funds:
CAPITAL OUTLAY
APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 41,766,000
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers 0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 41,766,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues 0
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues 0
Total private revenues 0
Total other state restricted revenues 41,766,000
State general fund/general purpose $ 0
Sec. 102. MICHIGAN NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND
Trust fund acquisition projects by priority:
Lamberts Trail Park Acquisition, Kent County (grant-in-aid to city of
Kentwood) (#24-0070) $ 129,100
Little Huron River Acquisition, Marquette County (#24-0179) 1,175,000
Munising Bay Overlook Acquisition, Alger County (grant-in-aid to city of
Munising) (#24-0100) 619,000
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For Fiscal Year
Ending Sept. 30,
2025
City of Burton Community Park Acquisition, Genesee County (grant-in-aid to
City of Burton) (#24-0128) $ 1,275,000
Waterloo Recreation Area Addition, Jackson County (#24-0105) 1,000,000
Muskegon State Game Area Acquisition, Muskegon County (#24-0119) 595,000
Sturgeon River Sloughs Acquisition, Houghton County (#24-0120) 440,000
Michigamme Highlands Conservation Easement Acquisition,
Marquette County (#24-0180) 4,200,000
Turtle Woods Nature Preserve Acquisition, Oakland County (grant-in-aid to
Oakland County) (#24-0047) 2,175,000
Jefferson Wetland Preserve Acquisition, Macomb County (grant-in-aid to
Chesterfield Township) (#24-0044) 560,000
Southeastern Michigan Regional Sprint Land Consolidation, Oakland County
(#24-0117) 2,000,000
Jewel Golf Course Acquisition, Genesee County (grant-in-aid to city of
Grand Blanc) (#24-0228) 1,500,000
Cornish State Game Area Acquisition, Van Buren County (#24-0118) 1,140,000
Man-Made Lake Parcel Acquisition, Manistee County (grant-in-aid to city of
Manistee) (#24-0185) 94,000
Pinckney Recreation Area Addition, Livingston County (#24-0144) 1,300,000
Roberts Park Expansion Acquisition, Saginaw County (grant-in-aid to
Thomas Township) (#24-0048) 48,000
Main Street Park Project Acquisition, Washtenaw County (grant-in-aid to city
of Chelsea) (#24-0080) 1,012,500
Trust fund development projects by priority:
Bailey Park Restroom Facility, Calhoun County (grant-in-aid to city of
Battle Creek) (#24-0024) 290,800
Lake Michigan Adventure Canopy Tour Addition, Muskegon County
(#24-0140) 400,000
Riverfront Park Boat Launch Improvements, Berrien County (grant-in-aid to
City of Buchanan) (#24-0129) 231,000
Rogue River Park Development, Kent County (grant-in-aid to village of
Sparta) (#24-0098) 281,400
Frances River Lot Improvements, Ingham County (grant-in-aid to city of
Lansing) (#24-0013) 400,000
Two Rivers Park River Access, Kent County (grant-in-aid to Kent County)
(#24-0173) 400,000
Johnson Park Development, Kent County (grant-in-aid to Kent County)
(#24-0171) 400,000
Thompsonville Multi-Use Trailhead and Campground, Benzie County (grant-
in-aid to village of Thompsonville) (#24-0049) 276,600
Ottaway Crossing Footbridge, Grand Traverse County (grant-in-aid to
Grand Traverse County) (#24-0096) 400,000
Mid Michigan Pathway Extension, Isabella County (grant-in-aid to city of
Mt. Pleasant) (#24-0126) 400,000
Rotary Park Pavilion and Fishing Dock, Branch County (grant-in-aid to city
of Coldwater) (#24-0099) 400,000
Historic Bridge Park Accessibility Improvements, Calhoun County (grant-in-
aid to Calhoun County) (#24-0043) 400,000
North Branch Park Boat Launch Renovation, Calhoun County (grant-in-aid to
Calhoun County) (#24-0199) 222,000
Idema Explorers Trail Eastmanville Connector Project, Ottawa County
(grant-in-aid to Ottawa County) (#24-0045) 400,000
Otterburn Park Infrastructure Improvements, Genesee County (grant-in-aid
to city of Swartz Creek) (#24-0061) 290,000
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For Fiscal Year
Ending Sept. 30,
2025

Lincoln Township Beach Improvements, Berrien County (grant-in-aid to
Lincoln Township) (#24-0077) $ 350,000
Mason County Picnic Area Trail and Trailhead Improvements, Mason County
(grant-in-aid to Mason County) (#24-0139) 400,000
South Front Street Park Renovation, Cass County (grant-in-aid to city of
Dowagiac) (#24-0082) 300,000
Oscoda Beach Park Boardwalk and Beach Access Improvements,
Iosco County (grant-in-aid to Oscoda Township) (#24-0094) 400,000
Red Woolfe Park Improvements, Van Buren County (grant-in-aid to village of
Decatur) (#24-0110) 307,300
Lake Street Fishing Pier Development, Antrim County (grant-in-aid to village
of Central Lake) (#24-0124) 237,500
Swedetown Chalet Renovation and Trail Addition, Houghton County (grant-
in-aid to Calumet Township) (#24-0150) 400,000
Heritage Trail Extension to Bewabic State Park, Iron County (grant-in-aid to
Crystal Falls Township) (#24-0079) 215,000
Grand Traverse Greenway Development, Genesee County (#24-0103) 300,000
Detroit River Boating Access Site Renovation, Wayne County (#24-0109) 400,000
Springfield Memorial Park Improvements, Calhoun County (grant-in-aid to
city of Springfield) (#24-0112) 257,500
Barnes Memorial Park Improvements, Wexford County (grant-in-aid to
Colfax Township) (#24-0187) 224,000
Bike Park Development, Kent County (grant-in-aid to city of Grand Rapids)
(#24-0010) 300,000
Steele Park Development, Ionia County (grant-in-aid to city of Ionia)
(#24-0066) 400,000
Rondo Station Improvements, Kent County (grant-in-aid to city of Kentwood)
(#24-0069) 300,000
Austin Lake Trail Project, Kalamazoo County (grant-in-aid to city of Portage)
(#24-0081) 400,000
Booth Park Entry and Trail Improvements, Oakland County (grant-in-aid to
city of Birmingham) (#24-0122) 400,000
Whitefish Point State Harbor Redevelopment, Chippewa County (#24-0127) 400,000
Nakwema Trail Development, Charlevoix County (#24-0133) 400,000
Bronson Rail Trail, Branch County (grant-in-aid to city of Bronson)
(#24-0155) 387,600
Platte River State Fish Hatchery Accessibility and Education, Benzie County
(#24-0114) 400,000
Hartwick Pines Old Growth Exhibit Development, Crawford County
(#24-0191) 400,000
Patterson Avenue and 76th Street Pathway Project, Kent County (grant-in-
aid to Caledonia Township) (#24-0196) 400,000
Minard Mills Park Renovation, Jackson County (grant-in-aid to Jackson
County) (#24-0037) 200,000
School Section Lake Bathhouse and Playground Renovation, Mecosta County
(grant-in-aid to Mecosta County) (#24-0042) 400,000
Black River Bridge Replacement - High Country Pathway, Otsego County
(#24-0141) 400,000
Intervale-Roselawn Playground - Joe Louis Greenway, Wayne County (grant-
in-aid to city of Detroit) (#24-0146) 400,000
Clark Park - Joe Louis Greenway, Wayne County (grant-in-aid to city of
Detroit) (#24-0147) 250,000
Thurston Park Improvements - Kayak Launch, Antrim County (grant-in-aid
to village of Central Lake) (#24-0194) 193,700
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For Fiscal Year
Ending Sept. 30,
2025

Nature Park Kayak Launch, Genesee County (grant-in-aid to
Flushing Township) (#24-0063) $ 207,200
Eddy Park Campground - Camper Shelters Project, Gogebic County (grant-in-
aid to city of Wakefield) (#24-0008) 274,200
McQuisten Recreational Area Renovation, Alger County (grant-in-aid to
Munising Township) (#24-0039) 300,000
Delta Mills Park to Hawk Meadow Park Pathway, Eaton County (grant-in-aid
to Delta Township) (#24-0055) 400,000
Boyne City Park Improvements, Charlevoix County (grant-in-aid to city of
Boyne City) (#24-0090) 322,000
3-Mile Trail Extension, Grand Traverse County (grant-in-aid to East Bay
Township) (#24-0131) 400,000
Dixboro Road Pathway Connection, Washtenaw County (grant-in-aid to
Ann Arbor Township) (#24-0152) 300,000
Winstrom Park Trails and Natural Area Improvements, Ottawa County
(grant-in-aid to Park Township) (#24-0157) 326,700
Central Riverside Park Improvements, Ionia County (grant-in-aid to city of
Belding) (#24-0211) 397,500
Lewis Emery Park Development, Hillsdale County (grant-in-aid to Hillsdale
County) (#24-0054) 255,500
Lake Huron Coastal Preserve - Accessibility Improvements, Iosco County
(grant-in-aid to Alabaster Township) (#24-0059) 191,000
Pere Marquette Conservation Entry and Trail Project, Mason County (grant-
in-aid to Pere Marquette Township) (#24-0174) 400,000
Mundy Miracle Commons Accessible Playscape and Improvements, Genesee
County (grant-in-aid to Mundy Township) (#24-0198) 400,000
Ocqueoc Outdoor Center - Dock and Path Improvements, Presque Isle County
(grant-in-aid to Presque Isle County) (#24-0091) 144,300
Boyle Lake Boating Access Site Improvements, Berrien County (#24-0116) 90,000
Crystal Waters State Game Area Access Development, Monroe County
(#24-0028) 400,000
Mill Creek Park Enhancements, Washtenaw County (grant-in-aid to city of
Dexter) (#24-0085) 400,000
Shaw Park Playground and Cricket Field, Macomb County (grant-in-aid to
city of Warren) (#24-0020) 400,000
Grand Ledge Ball Park Improvements, Eaton County (grant-in-aid to city of
Grand Ledge) (#24-0035) 346,500
Au Gres Riverfront Campground Improvements, Arenac County (grant-in-aid
to city of Au Gres) (#24-0095) 400,000
Eagle Harbor Beach Accessibility Project, Keweenaw County (grant-in-aid to
Eagle Harbor Township) (#24-0123) 83,700
Marquette Greenway Development, Berrien County (grant-in-aid to
New Buffalo Township) (#24-0218) 300,000
Lake Township Park Development, Roscommon County (grant-in-aid to Lake
Township) (#24-0014) 400,000
Spindler Park Improvements, Macomb County (grant-in-aid to city of
Eastpoint) (#24-0203) 350,400
GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 41,766,000
Appropriated from:
Special revenue funds:
Michigan natural resources trust fund 41,766,000
State general fund/general purpose $ 0
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PART 2
PROVISIONS CONCERNING APPROPRIATIONS
FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
GENERAL SECTIONS
Sec. 201. In accordance with section 30 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963, for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2025, total state spending under part 1 from state sources is $41,766,000 and state spending under
part 1 from state sources to be paid to local units of government is $26,326,000. The following itemized statement
identifies appropriations from which spending to local units of government will occur:
Acquisition grants-in-aid $ 7,412,600.00
Development grants-in-aid 18,913,400.00
Total payments to locals $ 26,326,000.00
Sec. 202. The appropriations under this part and part 1 are subject to the management and budget act,
1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594.

Sec. 203. Funds appropriated in part 1 must not be expended for utility scale solar or wind development
projects.

MICHIGAN NATURAL RESOURCES TRUST FUND
Sec. 301. (1) The department of natural resources shall enter into agreements with local units of government
to administer the grants identified in part 1. Among other provisions, the agreements must require that grant
recipients do all of the following:
(a) Dedicate to public outdoor recreation uses in perpetuity the land acquired or developed.
(b) Replace lands converted or lost to other than public outdoor recreation use.
(c) For parcels acquired that are larger than 5 acres, provide this state with a nonparticipating 1/6 minimum
royalty interest in any acquired minerals that are retained by the grant recipient.
(2) The agreements under subsection (1) must also provide that the full payments of grants be made only after
proof of acquisition, or proof of completion of a development project, is submitted by the grant recipient and all
costs are verified by the department of natural resources. This requirement may be waived by the department of
natural resources.

Sec. 302. The appropriations in part 1 for capital outlay shall be carried forward at the end of the fiscal year
consistent with section 248 of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1248.

Sec. 303. (1) The state share of the capital outlay appropriations authorized in 2022 PA 151 for the following
Michigan natural resources trust fund projects that have since been withdrawn by the grantee is reduced up to
the amount indicated and the money lapsed to the Michigan natural resources trust fund:
Skyline Recreation Area - Inholding Acquisition, Emmet County (grant-in-aid
to City of Petoskey) (#21-0108) $ 187,500
Midland-Freeland Path Connector Acquisition, Saginaw County (grant-in-aid
to Tittabawassee Township) (#21-0080) 71,300
(2) The state share of the capital outlay appropriation authorized in 2023 PA 119 for the following Michigan
natural resources trust fund project that has since been withdrawn by the grantee is reduced up to the amount
indicated and the money lapsed to the Michigan natural resources trust fund:
Crow Island State Game Area addition, Bay County (#22-0135) $ 1,300,000
(3) The state share of the capital outlay appropriation authorized in 2024 PA 135 for the following Michigan
natural resources trust fund project that has since been withdrawn by the grantee is reduced up to the amount
indicated and the money lapsed to the Michigan natural resources trust fund:
Johnson Nature Center Preserve Expansion, Oakland County (grant-in-aid to
Bloomfield Hills Schools) (#23-0184) $ 890,000
(4) Any money lapsed under subsection (1), (2), or (3) is available for reappropriation.
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This act is ordered to take immediate effect.

Clerk of the House of Representatives

Secretary of the Senate
Approved___________________________________________

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Governor