Natural resources: other; Upper Peninsula natural resources commission; create. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding seq. 501b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4785'25, HB 4784'25, HB 4783'25

HB 4786 creates the Upper Peninsula Natural Resources Commission under Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. The commission, appointed by the governor from lists provided by UP legislators, will make rules specifically about game and sport fish management that affect only the Upper Peninsula. Members serve two-year terms without pay but receive expense reimbursement. This bill requires three related bills (HB 4783, 4784, and 4785) to also pass before taking effect.