2012 Senate Bill 1261 / Public Act 574

Revise state “civilian conservation corps” program

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 12, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Goeff Hansen (R-34)

To revise details of the mission of the state “civilian conservation corps” program in ways that enhance educational opportunities, and require the state to “facilitate” programs with colleges and universities that would provide credit for corps participation, or recognize it for field experience or as an internship. 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)

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. 11, 2012

Amendment offered by Rep. Frank Foster (R-107)

To allow the state "workforce development agency" to refer eligible individuals to the CCC for possible participation on a non-binding, advisory basis.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Dec. 12, 2012

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To revise details of the mission of the state “civilian conservation corps” program in ways that enhance educational opportunities, and require the state to “facilitate” programs with colleges and universities that would provide credit for corps participation, or recognize it for field experience or as an internship. The bill is part of a CCC package comprised of Senate Bills 1261 to 1265.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 14, 2012

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2012