September 9, 2009, Introduced by Reps. Constan, Huckleberry, Kennedy, Simpson and Polidori and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled
"The management and budget act,"
by amending section 298c (MCL 18.1298c), as added by 1988 PA 306.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 298c. The Michigan capitol park commission shall do all
of the following:
(a) Develop a master plan for, and manage the development and
operation of, the Michigan capitol park.
(b) Promulgate rules pursuant to the administrative procedures
act
of 1969, Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, being sections
24.201
to 24.328 of the Michigan Compiled Laws 1969 PA 306, MCL
24.201 to 24.328, necessary to carry out its powers and duties
under this section.
(c) Be responsible for the operation of programs, exclusive of
physical building management and maintenance, within the
jurisdiction of the Michigan capitol park commission as determined
under section 298b.
(d) Act as an advisory body to the department regarding the
development and operation of real property in Lansing not
designated as part of the Michigan capitol park under section 298b.
(e) Confer and cooperate with the Michigan capitol committee
in the execution of its duties under chapter 7 of the legislative
council
act, Act No. 268 of the Public Acts of 1986, being sections
4.1701
to 4.1702 of the Michigan Compiled Laws 1986 PA 268, MCL
4.1701 to 4.1702.
(f) Coordinate with the city of Lansing any state activities
or developments in and around the Michigan capitol park.
(g) Advise the department of state police regarding the
provision of police and security services for the Michigan capitol
park, and the enforcement of rules for the care and preservation of
the Michigan capitol park.
(h) When sufficient funds are received to meet the costs of
placement, place the plaque honoring the right to bear arms under
amendment II of the constitution of the United States and under
section 6 of article I of the state constitution of 1963 that is
donated to the Michigan capitol park commission by Brassroots.
(i) When sufficient funds are received to meet the costs of
placement, place a plaque honoring the first amendment of the
constitution of the United States and article I of the state
constitution of 1963 that is donated by the American civil
liberties union, the Michigan press association, the Michigan
association of broadcasters, league of women voters, the Thomas
Jefferson center for the protection of free expression, the
American libraries association, the American booksellers foundation
for free expression, reporters committee for freedom of the press,
or other organization with a similar history of supporting and
advocating for first amendment rights. The plaque will be subject
to review by the capitol park commission prior to placement and
should be of reasonable size, quality, construction, and
nonpartisan in nature. The capitol park commission's approval shall
be not unreasonably withheld, delayed, or denied.
(j) When sufficient funds are received to meet the costs of
placement, place a plaque, approved by the capitol park commission
honoring the 13th, the 14th, the 15th, or any other or combination
of other amendments to the constitution of the United States or
article I of the state constitution of 1963, donated by any person
or organization. Any such plaque will be subject to review by the
capitol park commission prior to placement and should be of
reasonable size, quality, construction, and nonpartisan in nature.
The capitol park commission's approval shall be not unreasonably
withheld, delayed, or denied.
(k) (h)
Annually report to the governor and the legislature on
the activities of the Michigan capitol park commission. The report
shall review the progress of, and any changes in, the master plan
as well as the development and operation of the Michigan capitol
park.