Our Lake Policy work

Working with the Legislature

Positions on lake related bills

Press releases

Serving on Advisory Committees

Legal work

How you can influence lake policy

Lake laws and rules

• AB-71— Determination of the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) Failed
• AB-278 & SB-425—Public Nuisance suit Prohibition Failed
• AB-299—eliminating shoreland zoning standards in areas annexed by a city or village Vetoed
• AB 500—Re codifying Chapter 30 Statutes Unscheduled
• AB-645—repealing the comprehensive planning statute known as Smart Growth Failed
• AB-734— limiting rules regarding the placement of rip-rap
Failed
• AB 759—Dredging without a permit Failed
• AB 850—Regulation of certain piers Vetoed
• AB-1006— Fees charged to qualified lake associations for certain permits to control aquatic plants Failed
• Reallocate Stewardship Fund — Proposal to reallocate Stewardship Fund monies to purchase lands held by the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands Failed