DNR GIFT CERTIFICATES

Senate Bill 338

Sponsor:  Sen. Michelle A. McManus

House Committee:  Tourism, Outdoor Recreation, and Natural Resources

Senate Committee:  Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Complete to 11-26-07

A SUMMARY OF SENATE BILL 338 AS PASSED BY THE SENATE 5-15-07

The bill would amend Part 5 (Department of Natural Resources) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to require the Department of Natural Resources to offer to the public one or more gift certificates redeemable for at least the following:

·                    Hunting and fishing license fees.

·                    State park motor vehicle permit and camping fees.

·                    Mooring fees.

·                    Off-road vehicle license fees.

·                    Snowmobile license fees.

As the bill is currently written, the DNR would have been required to begin to offer the certificates no later than October 1, 2007.

MCL 352.513

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 This bill would have an indeterminate fiscal impact on the Department of Natural Resources.  There may be an initial cost related to the manufacture of gift cards or gift certificates, but it is likely that the costs related to the distribution and sale of these items would be covered by department charges to gift card purchasers.  There would be no fiscal impact on local governmental units.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Shannan Kane

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Kirk Lindquist

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.