GAME & FISH PROGRAM: WORK GROUP S.B. 927: FLOOR ANALYSIS
Senate Bill 927 (as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Senator Michelle A. McManus
Committee: Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
CONTENT
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 have to 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 have to appoint members on a bipartisan basis within 30 days of the bill's effective date. Also, the group would have to 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 Legislative Analyst: Claire Layman
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 4-28-04 Fiscal Analyst: Jessica RunnelsAnalysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. sb927/0304