Michigan Votes Forum

Introduced in the Senate on May 20, 2008, to allow employee wages and benefits, administrative expenses, and the cost of sending employees to conferences and meeting to be paid out of the Waterways Account of the Michigan Conservation and Recreation Legacy Fund created by House Joint Resolution Z, a constitutional amendment approved by the people in 2004, which is supposed to be used for the construction, operation and maintenance of recreational boating facilities. Money in the fund comes from boat registration and various user fees, the tax on diesel fuel used in vessels, and other sources

The vote was 36 in favor, 0 opposed and 2 not voting

(Senate Roll Call 622 at Senate Journal 86)

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If the people of michigan voted to take care of our boat launches with this money how, without a vote from the people, how can our reps. do this? They should give the money back to the people.

Quit stealing from us.

2004 - Voted by the people for use in boating. I have a boat. 2008- PILFERED by the thieves posing as "representatives" of the people for whatever they desire. In this case, giving more state employees more of YOUR MONEY....Just who in the HELL are they “representing”????????? NOT YOU! GO TO HELL MICHIGAN...You're well on your way. Signed – New FL resident

I'm wondering just how this bill would play in the courts as it certainly appears to be usurping the original intent approved by the voters. Where and when will the arrogance of the legislators end?