2012 House Bill 5415

Create government Father Marquette and Mackinac museum board

Introduced in the House

Feb. 21, 2012

Introduced by Rep. Frank Foster (R-107)

To create a new government advisory, fund-raising and lobbying board for the Father Marquette national memorial and Mackinac Straits area museum.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

March 27, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

May 22, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Frank Foster (R-107)

To remove provisions requiring board members be registered voters, and prohibiting more than six board members from belonging to the same political party (the board's functions would not really deal with partisan matters).

The amendment passed by voice vote

May 23, 2012

Passed in the House 98 to 9 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 24, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Dec. 6, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2012

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To create a new government advisory, fund-raising and lobbying board for the Father Marquette national memorial and Mackinac Straits area museum.

Vetoed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 26, 2012