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JENNIFER M. GRANHOLM governor |
DEPARTMENT
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K. L. COOL director |
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JENNIFER M. GRANHOLM governor |
DEPARTMENT
OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
K. L. COOL director |
BILL
NUMBER: SB 927, as introduced
TOPIC: A bill to establish a
workgroup on the Game and Fish Protection Fund revenue.
SPONSOR: Senator
Michelle McManus
CO-SPONSORS: Senator Ron Jelinek
COMMITTEE: Natural
Resources and Environmental Affairs
Analysis Done:
The Department opposes this bill.
PROBLEM/BACKGROUND
The bill would establish a legislative work group to promote
stable sources of long-term financial support for the Game and Fish Protection
programs.
DESCRIPTION OF BILL
SB 927 would establish a workgroup to examine sources of long-term, stable revenue for the Game and Fish Protection programs. The workgroup would consist of representatives from the House and Senate standing committees on natural resources, representatives from the Natural Resources Commission, and other interested parties. The work from this group will be detailed in a report that is to be provided to the legislature.
SUMMARY
OF ARGUMENTS
Pro
None.
Con
The
Natural Resources Policy Committee on Finance and Administration already meets
the goal of this legislation. They
provide an ongoing public forum for input into all financial areas of the
Department.
FISCAL/ECONOMIC IMPACT
Are there revenue or budgetary implications in the
bill to the --
(a) Department
Budgetary:
This legislation would have
no impact on the Department’s budget.
Revenue:
This legislation would attempt to ensure adequate
future revenue flows for the Game and Fish Protection programs.
Comments:
None.
(b) State
Budgetary:
This legislation would have
no impact on the State’s budget.
Revenue:
This legislation would have
no impact on the State’s revenues, other than what was mentioned above.
Comments:
None.
(c)
Local
Government
Comments:
None.
OTHER STATE DEPARTMENTS
There
are no other State Departments that should have a concern or issue with this
bill.
ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES IMPACT
None.
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K. L. Cool
Director
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Date
BSS
