DNR VOLUNTEERS H.B. 4111 (S-1):
FLOOR SUMMARY
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House Bill 4111 (Substitute S-1 as reported)
Sponsor: Representative Bruce Rendon
House Committee: Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation
Senate Committee: Outdoor Recreation and Tourism
CONTENT
The bill would amend Part 5 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, which governs the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), to authorize the DNR to appoint volunteers to facilitate its responsibilities under that part.
The bill also would allow a volunteer, subject to the DNR's direction, to use equipment and machinery necessary for the volunteer service, including equipment and machinery to improve wildlife habitat on State game areas.
The DNR's responsibilities under Part 5 include all of the following:
-- Protecting and conserving the State's natural resources.
-- Providing and developing facilities for outdoor recreation.
-- Preventing the destruction of timber and other forest growth by fire or otherwise.
-- Promoting the reforesting of forestland belonging to the State.
-- Preventing and guarding against the pollution of lakes and streams within the State and enforcing all laws provided for that purpose with all authority granted by law.
-- Fostering and encouraging the protection and propagation of game and fish.
MCL 324.503 Legislative Analyst: Julie Cassidy
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 4-20-11 Fiscal Analyst: Josh Sefton
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. hb4111/1112