2002 House Bill 5952

Vetoed by Gov. John Engler

Jan. 3, 2001

Introduced in the House

April 23, 2002

Introduced by Rep. Ken Bradstreet (R-105)

To require the state to give preference to products that derive from sustainably managed forestland when purchasing wood or paper products.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management

Nov. 7, 2002

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates technical changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 99 to 0 (details)

To require the state to give preference to products that derive from sustainably managed forestland when purchasing wood or paper products. See also House Bill 5953.

In the Senate

Nov. 12, 2002

Referred to the Committee on Hunting, Fishing, and Forestry

Dec. 12, 2002

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)