2015 House Bill 4078 / Public Act 7

Spend $24.7 million for state land acquisitions and recreation projects

Introduced in the House

Jan. 27, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Jon Bumstead (R-100)

To appropriate $24.7 million from the state Natural Resources Trust Fund for various land acquisitions and recreation projects. State oil and gas well royalty money is earmarked for this fund. At least 25 percent of its spending must be for land acquisition, and not more than 25 percent for recreation projects.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Feb. 4, 2015

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 5, 2015

Passed in the House 103 to 7 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 10, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Feb. 26, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 5, 2015

Passed in the Senate 31 to 5 (details)

To appropriate $24.7 million from the state Natural Resources Trust Fund for various land acquisitions and recreation projects. State oil and gas well royalty money is earmarked for this fund. At least 25 percent of its spending must be for land acquisition, and not more than 25 percent for recreation projects.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 17, 2015