2007 Senate Bill 799 / Public Act 147

End state CCC and use money for other state spending

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 23, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Michael Switalski (D-10)

To appropriate $20 million from the Michigan Civilian Conservation Corps Endowment Fund to the General Fund as a measure to close the gap between expected Fiscal Year 2007-2008 revenue and spending in other areas of state government. This would have the effect of essentially ending this Depression-era program, which now pays some 18-to-25 year olds minimum wage to perform certain support activities in state parks.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Sept. 27, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Amendment offered

To require the Department of Natural Resources to seek other ways (such as corporate sponsorships) to extend the Depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps, which currently pays some young adults minimum wage to provide support services in state parks.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Sept. 29, 2007

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

To appropriate $20 million from the Michigan Civilian Conservation Corps Endowment Fund to the General Fund as a measure to close the gap between expected Fiscal Year 2007-2008 revenue and spending in other areas of state government. This would have the effect of essentially ending this Depression-era program, which now pays some 18-to-25 year olds minimum wage to perform certain support activities in state parks. The bill does require the Department of Natural Resources to seek other ways (such as corporate sponsorships) to extend the program.

Received in the House

Sept. 29, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Nov. 28, 2007

Passed in the House 58 to 44 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 10, 2007