2015 Senate Bill 523 / 2016 Public Act 247

Create a government “Native American historical recognition program”

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 29, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Wayne Schmidt (R-37)

To create a government “Native American historical recognition program” to disseminate information on Indian history and relevant places. Among other things it would be required to help other entities get government and private grants for this purpose.

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Dec. 10, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 15, 2015

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 16, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation

Jan. 26, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 1, 2016

Amendment offered by Rep. Bruce Rendon (R-103)

To also require the Department of Natural Resources to collaborate with "historic preservation organizations".

The amendment passed by voice vote

June 2, 2016

Passed in the House 106 to 2 (details)

To create a government “Native American historical recognition program” to disseminate information on Indian history and relevant places. Among other things it would be required to help other entities get government and private grants for this purpose.

Received in the Senate

June 7, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 23, 2016