2009 Senate Concurrent Resolution 23

Reject DNR/DEQ merger, and trimming Ag & Natural Resources Commission power

Offered in the Senate

Oct. 14, 2009

Offered by Sen. Michelle McManus (R-35)

To disapprove Gov. Jennifer Granholm's Executive Order No. 2009-45, which would merge the Departments of Natural Resources and Environmental Quality, transfer to the governor the power of the state Agriculture Commission to name the director of the Department of Agriculture, and also transfer the Natural Resources Commission's power to name the DNR director.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Nov. 12, 2009

Adopted in the Senate 22 to 15 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 1, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations