Introduced
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To add “maximizing natural resource-based economic activity and recreational opportunities” on state land to the mission of the Department of Natural Resources, in addition to its current mission to “protect and conserve” natural resources. Also, to establish term limits of two four-year terms on individuals appointed to the state Natural Resources Commission, and give the governor the power to remove a commissioner at will.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, and Great Lakes
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
Passed in the Senate 26 to 10 (details)
To add “maximizing natural resource-based economic activity and recreational opportunities” on state land to the mission of the Department of Natural Resources, in addition to its current mission to “protect and conserve” natural resources; and revise details of the DNR's sale of surplus state land. The bill would also establish term limits of two four-year terms on individuals appointed to the state Natural Resources Commission, and generally transfer authority over the DNR from this commission to the governor.
Motion to reconsider
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The vote by which the bill was passed.
The motion passed by voice vote
Received
To add “maximizing natural resource-based economic activity and recreational opportunities” on state land to the mission of the Department of Natural Resources, in addition to its current mission to “protect and conserve” natural resources; and revise details of the DNR's sale of surplus state land. The bill would also establish term limits of two four-year terms on individuals appointed to the state Natural Resources Commission, and generally transfer authority over the DNR from this commission to the governor.
Passed in the Senate 26 to 11 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Substitute offered
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To replace the previous version of the bill with a much more limited version - see House-passed version for details. Also see Senate Bill 1238, which contains some of the deleted provisions.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 67 to 42 (details)
To require the Department of Natural Resources sell state land considered "surplus" only if it will promote forest products industry and mineral extraction and use industry, and increase a cap on the fund that collects sale revenues.
Passed in the Senate 27 to 11 (details)
To concur with the (much more limited) House-passed version of the bill.
