Michigan SB 304 passes both chambers, heads to governor for signature

Michigan SB 304 has passed both the Senate and the House and is now heading to the governor for consideration. The most recent action occurred on May 21, 2026, when the House passed the bill by a two-thirds vote. The bill would update state law governing the regulation of ferries by amending sections of a 1899 act and providing for a referendum.

The bill was sponsored by Sen. John Damoose along with six co-sponsors. In the Senate, the bill passed 30-6 on July 1, 2025. In the House, the bill moved quickly on May 21, 2026, with the committee discharge rule suspended, the bill placed on immediate passage and read a third time before clearing the chamber 91-16 with three members not voting (source: https://openstates.org/mi/bills/2025-2026/SB304/).

The bill now goes to the governor, whose signature or veto will determine its fate.