2012 Senate Bill 1263 / Public Act 576

Revise state “civilian conservation corps” program

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 12, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Phil Pavlov (R-25)

To authorize conversion of the state “Civilian Conservation Corps” into a nonprofit run by a private entity, and require at least 85 percent of the earnings from a state CCC endowment fund be appropriated annually for the operation of the program (vs. the current law requirement to appropriate “a sum sufficient to implement” the law. The bill is part of a CCC package comprised of Senate Bills 1261 to 1265.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, and Great Lakes

Sept. 27, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 17, 2012

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

To authorize conversion of the state “Civilian Conservation Corps” into a nonprofit run by a private entity, and require at least 85 percent of the earnings from a state CCC endowment fund be appropriated annually for the operation of the program (vs. “a sum sufficient to implement” the law). The bill is part of a CCC package comprised of Senate Bills 1261 to 1265.

Received in the House

Nov. 8, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

Dec. 4, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 12, 2012

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To authorize conversion of the state “Civilian Conservation Corps” into a nonprofit run by a private entity, and require at least 85 percent of the earnings from a state CCC endowment fund be appropriated annually for the operation of the program (vs. “a sum sufficient to implement” the law). The bill is part of a CCC package comprised of Senate Bills 1261 to 1265.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2012