2004 Senate Bill 1280 / Public Act 392

Create state parks citizens advisory committee

Introduced in the Senate

June 2, 2004

Introduced by Sen. Patricia Birkholz (R-24)

To establish a citizens committee for Michigan state parks. The committee would consist of 17 people selected by the Director of the Department of Natural Resources. It would advise and make recommendations on state parks policy and finance, develop programs, engage in public relations, evaluate state park programs, and more.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

June 17, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 22, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 23, 2004

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 23, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation

Sept. 15, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 29, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes that do not affect its substance as previously described, and which revises the number of members on the proposed commission needed to constitute a quorum.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 97 to 6 (details)

To establish a citizens committee for Michigan state parks. The committee would consist of 17 people selected by the Director of the Department of Natural Resources. It would advise and make recommendations on state parks policy and finance, develop programs, engage in public relations, evaluate state park programs, and more.

Received in the Senate

Sept. 30, 2004

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Oct. 15, 2004