2013 Senate Bill 58 / Public Act 47

Revise DNR and Agriculture Department “mission statements”

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 16, 2013

Introduced by Sen. John Moolenaar (R-36)

To explicitly include among the duties of the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture that they work together to jointly promote forestry and development of the state’s forest products industry.

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

Feb. 5, 2013

Reported without amendment

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

Feb. 7, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 12, 2013

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 12, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

March 6, 2013

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 23, 2013

Passed in the House 89 to 18 (details)

To explicitly include among the duties of the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture that they work together to jointly promote development of the state’s forest products industry.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 5, 2013