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SB 230: An Act relating to state refuges and fish and game critical habitat areas; relating to the boundaries of the Jonesville Public Use Area; and providing for an effective date.

RauscherIntroduced

SB 230 status: Introduced — (S) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW SEE CHAPTER (updated Jul 1, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score55/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 45/100

Bill summary

Official

An Act relating to state refuges and fish and game critical habitat areas; relating to the boundaries of the Jonesville Public Use Area; and providing for an effective date.. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Provides clearer management definitions for habitat areas
  • Potentially consolidates land conservation efforts

Risks

  • Risk of ecosystem fragmentation through boundary adjustment
  • Potential reduction in protected area acreage

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Supports organized land use planning

Risks

  • Potential costs associated with mapping and signage updates
  • Administrative requirements for boundary oversight

Society

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Clarifies boundaries for recreational public land use
  • Addresses local management needs

Risks

  • Potential loss of public access rights in redefined areas
  • Conflicts over land use priorities between user groups
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Limitation

Analysis based on abstract only; full boundary maps or text not provided

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

(S) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW SEE CHAPTER

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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