2012 Senate Bill 1276

Restrict setting aside state land for “biological diversity”

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 13, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To prohibit the Department of Natural Resources from designating an area of land specifically for the purpose of achieving “biological diversity”.

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

Oct. 17, 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

Nov. 8, 2012

Passed in the Senate 26 to 11 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 8, 2012

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