2006 Senate Bill 982 (Create government outdoor fitness award program)

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Introduced by Sen. Patricia Birkholz (R) on January 24, 2006, to require the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Community Health to create a "Michigan Outdoor Fitness Award" program, with an award given to individuals who complete outdoor activities such as camping in a state forest campground, completing a successful hunt of designated game species, catching designated species of fish, hiking on designated trails, completing designated bike trips, riding designated snowmobile trails, canoeing or kayaking designated water trails, and undertaking other designated outdoor recreational activities. The departments would be required to establish a point system, a procedure for documenting completion of the designated activities, a process for making the awards, a certificate and other recognition, and a broad publicity campaign for the program.
- Referred to the Senate Health Policy Committee on January 24, 2006.

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1) Fights obesity and promotes tourism [by Anonymous Citizen on April 22, 2006]
Genius! Good luck! Should help with health care costs, too.
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2) Oh, I Generally Agree With You [by Anonymous Citizen on February 3, 2006]
I think programs like this are silly. But on the other hand, this one seems a bit like chicken soup -- might not do much good, but is unlikely to do any harm and may make a few people "feel" better in the process. I'm amazed that it's the product of nine Michigan Senate Republicans. Seems out of character for them. Usually they appear more inclined to support the expansion of sit-on-your-tush recreation. Is this an election year . . .?
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3) Obviously [by treetz1979 on February 2, 2006]
Obviously not all of the proposed "activities" result in a fee. But if the individuals you think may benefit need to "expend energy" I really doubt a Certificate from the Government is going to motivate them to do so. I am all for people getting out to enjoy nature but come on...a certificate?!?!?
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