The bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act by updating sections 80110 and 80112. It allows the Department of Natural Resources to initiate investigations into the need for special rules regarding the use of vessels and similar contrivances on state waters, ensuring compatibility of uses and public safety. The bill introduces a new provision that enables the department to grant requests for special rules concerning lakes without public access if supported by a petition from property owners with 75% or more riparian rights. Additionally, the department is required to conduct a thorough investigation that considers various factors, including safety issues, water body characteristics, user conflicts, and historical uses.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the process for political subdivisions to adopt resolutions requesting special ordinances. It specifies that after a public hearing, the governing body of a political subdivision may inform the department of the need for a special ordinance, which will then trigger the department's procedures as outlined in sections 80110 and 80111. The amendments aim to streamline the process for establishing special rules while ensuring that local concerns and safety considerations are adequately addressed.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 324.80110, 324.80112