GAME AND FISH PROGRAM WORK GROUP

Senate Bill 927 as passed by the Senate

Sponsor:  Sen. Michelle A. McManus

Senate Committee: Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

House Committee: Conservation and Outdoor Recreation

Complete to 6-8-04

A SUMMARY OF SENATE BILL 927 AS PASSED BY THE SENATE 5-6-04

The bill would amend Part 437 (Game and Fish Protection Trust Fund) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to establish a joint legislative work group on game and fish program revenue.

The work group would consist of representatives of the House and Senate standing committees with primary responsibility for natural resources issues and the House and Senate Appropriations subcommittees on natural resources. The Speaker of the House and the Senate Majority Leader would appoint members on a bipartisan basis within 30 days of the bill's effective date. The work group would also include representatives of the Natural Resources Commission and other interested parties. Assistance and staff support to the work group could be provided by the House and Senate Fiscal Agencies.

By September 30, 2004, the work group would have to issue to the Legislature a report that included tax credit issues and alternative funding options to establish stable sources of long-term financial support for game and fish protection programs.

MCL 324.43705

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have no fiscal impact on state or local government.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Mark Wolf

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Kirk Lindquist

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.