2003 Senate Bill 105 / Public Act 6

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 29, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Alan Sanborn (R-11)

To clarify procedures for distributing to counties a share of royalties from timber and mineral extraction, and authorize an alternative county distribution formula which reflects recent changes in federal law. These changes have come about because fewer timber sales on federal land have resulted in less timber revenue. A recent change in federal law replaces timber sale revenue which had gone to local governments with federal payments which are not tied to the amount of timber sales.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Tourism

March 12, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 19, 2003

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 19, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management

April 1, 2003

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 8, 2003

Passed in the House 103 to 1 (details)

To clarify procedures for distributing to counties a share of royalties from timber and mineral extraction, and authorize an alternative county distribution formula which reflects recent changes in federal law. These changes have come about because fewer timber sales on federal land have resulted in less timber revenue. A recent change in federal law replaces timber sale revenue which had gone to local governments with federal payments which are not tied to the amount of timber sales.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

May 9, 2003