🏛 New mParks Legislative Initiative Request Form

Help Define Our Legislative Focus

Submit, Contribute, and Impact Policy Decisions
mParks invites members to actively participate in our advocacy efforts by submitting policy issues or legislative items for consideration by the Advocate Committee. Whether it's local challenges or statewide initiatives, your input helps ensure our legislative priorities reflect the real needs of Michigan’s parks and recreation professionals. As you share your ideas, we encourage you to consider how they align with our current priorities—expediting conservation and outdoor recreation funding, improving camp licensing standards, increasing investment in parks, and modernizing the Recreation Passport program. Together, we can strengthen our collective voice and champion policies that enrich communities across Michigan.
Section 1. Contact Information
First NameLast Name
Title/Position
Organzation Information

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
example@example.com

Section 2. Initiative Overview
What type of issue is this?

local (county, municipal)state
Is there a current Bill or Policy Language

YesNo
Bill Number & Bill Sponsor(s)
Proposed Title for Legislative or Policy Initiative
Brief Description
Summarize the intent and scope of the initiative (2–3 sentences).
Detailed Explanation
What issue does this address or solve? What change is being proposed? Include relevant background, examples, or data.

Section 3: Alignment with mParks Strategic Priorities
Check all that apply.

Modernize the Recreation PassportIncrease Funding for Local and State ParksExpedite Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund AppropriationsDoes not align with an existing priority. It should be a mParks legislative priority.Does not align with an existing priority. It shouldn't be a mParks legislative priority. mParks should take action on it.
Why do you believe it should be a mParks legislative priority?
How does your initiative support expanding access, improving equity, or modernizing the funding structure?
Describe how this proposal would result in sustainable or increased investment in parks and recreation
Describe how this aligns with efforts to streamline funding distribution for approved projects.

Section 4. Connection to mParks Pillars

Please describe how your initiative aligns with one or more of the following pillars.
We Advocate. How does this proposal advance or support legislative action?
We Teach. Does the initiative involve public education, training, or awareness?
We Inspire. How might this initiative encourage innovation, inclusion, or new engagement with outdoor spaces?
We Unite. Does this effort foster collaboration among communities, agencies, or stakeholders?

Section 5: Implementation & Impact
Anticipated Benefits/Outcomes
Primary Stakeholders or Populations Impacted

YouthSeniorsIndividuals with AbilitiesLocal GovernmentsParks and Recreation AgenciesGebereal PublicOther
Other (Please specify)
Estimated Fiscal Impact
Describe the fiscal impact and whom it might affect.
Has this been discussed with policymakers, partners, or legal counsel?

YesNo
If yes, please share names or affiliations

Section 6: Supporting Information
Upload Supporting Documentation Optional: research, drafts, position papers, or letters of support.

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Is this proposal time-sensitive or tied to a deadline?

YesNo
If yes, describe urgency

Section 7: Participation and Final Thoughts
Would you like to be involved in advocacy if this moves forward?

YesNo
Additional Comments or Notes
Let’s work together to advocate, teach, inspire, and unite around the future of Michigan parks.
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Help Define Our Legislative Focus