NATURAL RESOURCESAND ENVIRONMENT

Summary: As Passed by the Senate

Senate Bill 1161 (S-1)

Analyst: Viola Bay Wild

	FY 2009-10 YTD as of1/31/2010	FY 2010-11 Executive	FY 2010-11 Senate	FY 2010-11 House	FY 2010-11 Enacted	*Difference: Senate* *From FY 2009-10 YTD*
	FY 2009-10 YTD as of1/31/2010	FY 2010-11 Executive	FY 2010-11 Senate	FY 2010-11 House	FY 2010-11 Enacted	*Amount*	%
IDG/IDT	$12,322,900	$12,517,700	$12,401,300			$78,400	0.6
Federal	252,998,700	261,331,500	260,191,100			7,192,400	2.8
Local	0	0	0			0	0.0
Private	6,040,000	6,509,100	6,486,300			446,300	7.4
Restricted	396,617,100	398,191,300	391,635,000			(4,982,100)	(1.3)
GF/GP	43,949,400	42,104,300	41,341,500			(2,607,900)	(5.9)
Gross	$711,928,100	$720,653,900	$712,055,200			*$127,100*	*0.0*
FTEs	3,712.0	3,674.5	3,674.5			(37.5)	(1.0)

Note: (1) FY 2009-10 appropriation figures include the results of supplementals, Executive Order (EO) actions, and transfer adjustments through January 31, 2010.

Overview

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) was created onJanuary 17, 2010 by Executive Order 2009 - 45, which ordered the merger of the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Environmental Quality. Through its natural resources programs, the DNRE manages, conserves, and protectsMichigan’s resources. Programs include forest management, land and minerals management, wildlife and fisheries management, conservation law enforcement, state parks and forest campgrounds, andMichigan historical programs and museums. The Department's environmental programs support environmental protection, conservation, cleanup and redevelopment programs and regulatory efforts established to protect, restore, and reuse Michigan’s air, water, and land resources.

Major Budget Changes From FY 2009-10 YTD Appropriations		FY 2009-10 YTD (as of 2/11/10)	Executive Change From YTD	Senate Change From YTD
*1. Department Consolidation Savings* Executive reduces funding by $356,000 Gross and GF/GP for savings from the consolidation of the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Environmental Quality. Savings of $200,000 generated from the elimination of 5.0 unclassifiedFTE positions; rent savings total $156,000. Senate concurs with the Executive.	FTE Gross GF/GP	11.0 N/A N/A	(5.0) ($356,000) ($356,000)	(5.0) ($356,000) ($356,000)
*2. Administrative GF/GP Funding Reductions* Executive reduces GF/GP funding by $1.0 million and eliminates 16.5 FTEs for anticipated savings from administrative efficiencies and eliminatingFTE positions or not filling vacantFTE positions. Major reductions taken in State Historical Programs ($394,300), Wildlife Division ($151,000), Mackinac Island Park Commission ($134,100), General Law Enforcement ($116,800), and IT ($103,900).	FTE Gross GF/GP	N/A N/A N/A	(16.5) ($1,036,000) ($1,036,000)	(16.5) ($1,036,000) ($1,036,000)
3. *Forest* *Recreation Program Reduction* Executive includes $323,900 GF/GP reduction and elimination of 3.0FTE positions to the forest recreation program. Savings will be realized by keeping 12 state forest campgrounds closed, by reducing the amount of grooming on ski trails, and by decreasing the amount of pathway maintenance work. Senate concurs with the Executive.	FTE Gross Restricted GF/GP	51.0 $4,924,000 4,360,100 $563,900	(3.0) ($323,900) 0 ($323,900)	(3.0) ($323,900) 0 ($323,900)
*4. Pittman-Robertson Federal Funding Increase* Executive increases federal funding authorization in Communications and Law Enforcement line items for additional federal Pittman-Robertson funding. Senate concurs with the Executive.	Gross Federal	N/A N/A	$555,000 555,000	$555,000 555,000
*5. Restricted Funds Reduction* Executive reduces restricted funding authorization for Game and Fish Fund -- Deer Habitat, Snowmobile Registration Fee revenue, and Marine Safety Fund to align with expected revenues. Senate concurs with the Executive.	Gross Restricted	N/A N/A	($3,460,900) (3,460,900)	($3,460,900) (3,460,900)
*6. Brownfield Redevelopment Supplemental Funding* Executive reduces restricted funding for brownfield redevelopment grants and loans by $5.5 million to eliminate one-time supplemental funding from previous year. Senate concurs with the Executive.	Gross Restricted	$5,500,000 5,500,000	($5,500,000) (5,500,000)	($5,500,000) (5,500,000)
*7. Water Program GF/GP Reductions* Executive includes reduction of 13.0 FTEs and $1.3 million GF/GP support for reductions in the following water programs: water withdrawal assessments, wastewater facility construction permits, soil erosion and sedimentation control, NPDES nonstormwater permits and groundwater discharge permits. Senate concurs with the Executive.	FTE Gross GF/GP	N/A N/A N/A	(13.0) ($1,299,400) ($1,299,400)	(13.0) ($1,299,400) ($1,299,400)
*8. Waste and Hazardous Materials Funding Shifts* Executive replaces GF/GP support for Hazardous Waste Management program with restricted funding from the Hazardous Materials Transport Permit Fund. Senate concurs with the Executive.	Gross Restricted GF/GP	N/A N/A N/A	$0 400,000 ($400,000)	$0 400,000 ($400,000)
9. *Michigan* *Historical Programs* Executive increases appropriation for Michigan Historical programs by $698,800 Gross to adjust appropriation to actual expenditures and to recognize anticipated revenue. Programs were transferred to DNRE from DHAL in FY 2009; revenue includes new admission fees to historical museums. Senate concurs with the Executive.	Gross Restricted	N/A N/A	$698,800 698,800	$698,800 698,800
*10. Additional Funding Adjustments* Executive reduces private funding authorization to align with expected revenue ($75,900); increase restricted authorization for State Parks Improvement bond debt service payment ($6,600); appropriate $100,000 for public use and replacement deed program previously appropriated through boilerplate.	Gross Private Restricted	N/A N/A N/A	$30,700 (75,900) 106,600	$30,700 (75,900) 106,600
*11. Information Technology Savings* Executive reduces funding to reflect IT savings achieved through aDIT rate reduction, not filling anFTE position vacancy, and Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) consolidation savings. Senate concurs with the Executive.	Gross Restricted GF/GP	N/A N/A N/A	($157,800) (52,000) ($105,800)	($157,800) (52,000) ($105,800)
*12. Capital Outlay* Executive increases funding for state park, forestry, waterways construction and infrastructure projects by $2.0 million. Reduces State Park Endowment Fund support by $2.0 million; increases federal funding authorization. Senate concurs with the Executive.	Gross Federal Private Restricted	$16,991,200 5,067,100 2,000,000 9,924,100	$1,987,400 4,007,900 0 (2,020,500)	$1,987,400 4,007,900 0 (2,020,500)
*13. Aquifer Dispute Resolution Program* Senate includes a $100 placeholder for the Aquifer Protection and Dispute Resolution Program.	Gross GF/GP	N/A N/A	N/A N/A	$100 100
*14. Economic Adjustments* Executive increases funding by $17.6 million Gross and $1.7 million GF/GP for economics which includes a 3.0% salaries and wages increase, retirement, building occupancy charges, and insurances costs. Senate includes $9.0 million economic adjustments, but does not include funding for the state employee 3.0% pay increase.	Gross IDG Federal Private Restricted GF/GP	N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A	$17,587,900 271,200 2,629,300 45,000 12,966,400 $1,676,000	$8,989,100 154,800 1,488,900 22,200 6,410,100 $913,100

Major Budget Changes From FY 2009-10 YTD Appropriations

FY 2009-10 YTD (as of 2/11/10)

Executive

Change

From YTD

Senate Change

From YTD

1. Department Consolidation Savings

Executive reduces funding by $356,000 Gross and GF/GP for savings from the consolidation of the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Environmental Quality. Savings of $200,000 generated from the elimination of 5.0 unclassifiedFTE positions; rent savings total $156,000. Senate concurs with the Executive.

FTE

Gross

GF/GP

11.0

N/A

N/A

(5.0)

($356,000)

($356,000)

(5.0)

($356,000)

($356,000)

2. Administrative GF/GP Funding Reductions

Executive reduces GF/GP funding by $1.0 million and eliminates 16.5 FTEs for anticipated savings from administrative efficiencies and eliminatingFTE positions or not filling vacantFTE positions. Major reductions taken in State Historical Programs ($394,300), Wildlife Division ($151,000), Mackinac Island Park Commission ($134,100), General Law Enforcement ($116,800), and IT ($103,900).

FTE

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

(16.5)

($1,036,000)

($1,036,000)

(16.5)

($1,036,000)

($1,036,000)

3. Forest Recreation Program Reduction

Executive includes $323,900 GF/GP reduction and elimination of 3.0FTE positions to the forest recreation program. Savings will be realized by keeping 12 state forest campgrounds closed, by reducing the amount of grooming on ski trails, and by decreasing the amount of pathway maintenance work. Senate concurs with the Executive.

FTE

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

51.0

$4,924,000

4,360,100

$563,900

(3.0)

($323,900)

($323,900)

(3.0)

($323,900)

($323,900)

4. Pittman-Robertson Federal Funding Increase

Executive increases federal funding authorization in Communications and Law Enforcement line items for additional federal Pittman-Robertson funding. Senate concurs with the Executive.

Gross

Federal

N/A

N/A

$555,000

555,000

$555,000

555,000

5. Restricted Funds Reduction

Executive reduces restricted funding authorization for Game and Fish Fund -- Deer Habitat, Snowmobile Registration Fee revenue, and Marine Safety Fund to align with expected revenues. Senate concurs with the Executive.

Gross

Restricted

N/A

N/A

($3,460,900)

(3,460,900)

($3,460,900)

(3,460,900)

6. Brownfield Redevelopment Supplemental Funding

Executive reduces restricted funding for brownfield redevelopment grants and loans by $5.5 million to eliminate one-time supplemental funding from previous year. Senate concurs with the Executive.

Gross

Restricted

$5,500,000

5,500,000

($5,500,000)

(5,500,000)

($5,500,000)

(5,500,000)

7. Water Program GF/GP Reductions

Executive includes reduction of 13.0 FTEs and $1.3 million GF/GP support for reductions in the following water programs: water withdrawal assessments, wastewater facility construction permits, soil erosion and sedimentation control, NPDES nonstormwater permits and groundwater discharge permits. Senate concurs with the Executive.

FTE

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

(13.0)

($1,299,400)

($1,299,400)

(13.0)

($1,299,400)

($1,299,400)

8. Waste and Hazardous Materials Funding Shifts

Executive replaces GF/GP support for Hazardous Waste Management program with restricted funding from the Hazardous Materials Transport Permit Fund. Senate concurs with the Executive.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

400,000

($400,000)

400,000

($400,000)

9. Michigan Historical Programs

Executive increases appropriation for Michigan Historical programs by $698,800 Gross to adjust appropriation to actual expenditures and to recognize anticipated revenue. Programs were transferred to DNRE from DHAL in FY 2009; revenue includes new admission fees to historical museums. Senate concurs with the Executive.

Gross

Restricted

N/A

N/A

$698,800

698,800

$698,800

698,800

10. Additional Funding Adjustments

Executive reduces private funding authorization to align with expected revenue ($75,900); increase restricted authorization for State Parks Improvement bond debt service payment ($6,600); appropriate $100,000 for public use and replacement deed program previously appropriated through boilerplate.

Gross

Private

Restricted

N/A

N/A

$30,700

(75,900)

106,600

$30,700

(75,900)

106,600

11. Information Technology Savings

Executive reduces funding to reflect IT savings achieved through aDIT rate reduction, not filling anFTE position vacancy, and Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) consolidation savings. Senate concurs with the Executive.

Gross

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

($157,800)

(52,000)

($105,800)

($157,800)

(52,000)

($105,800)

12. Capital Outlay

Executive increases funding for state park, forestry, waterways construction and infrastructure projects by $2.0 million. Reduces State Park Endowment Fund support by $2.0 million; increases federal funding authorization. Senate concurs with the Executive.

Gross

Federal

Private

Restricted

$16,991,200

5,067,100

2,000,000

9,924,100

$1,987,400

4,007,900

(2,020,500)

$1,987,400

4,007,900

(2,020,500)

13. Aquifer Dispute Resolution Program

Senate includes a $100 placeholder for the Aquifer Protection and Dispute Resolution Program.

Gross

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

$100

100

14. Economic Adjustments

Executive increases funding by $17.6 million Gross and $1.7 million GF/GP for economics which includes a 3.0% salaries and wages increase, retirement, building occupancy charges, and insurances costs. Senate includes $9.0 million economic adjustments, but does not include funding for the state employee 3.0% pay increase.

Gross

IDG

Federal

Private

Restricted

GF/GP

N/A

N/A

$17,587,900

271,200

2,629,300

45,000

12,966,400

$1,676,000

$8,989,100

154,800

1,488,900

22,200

6,410,100

$913,100

Major Boilerplate Changes From FY 2009-10
*Sec. 207.* *Restricted Fund Revenue, Expenditures, Fund Balances, andFTE* Information–DELETED Requires report of revenue, spending, and estimated year-end balance for each restricted fund appropriated; requires report on number and funding ofFTE positions that are supported by each line item. Executive and Senate** delete language.
*Sec. 208. Department Grant and Loan Programs– DELETED* Requires report including description of available grant/loan programs, criteria for awards, and a list of recipients. Executive and Senate delete language.
*Sec. 210. Waterways Fund Projects–DELETED* Requires DNRE to report on activities of Waterways Commission during the previous fiscal year; list of completed waterways fund projects to be provided to Legislature and State Budget Director byJanuary 31, 2010. Executive and Senate delete language.
*Sec. 216. Disciplinary Action Against State Employees– RETAINED* Prohibits DNRE from disciplining state employees for communicating with members of Legislature and their staffs. Executive deletes language, Senate retains language (Sec. 212).
*Sec. 217. Rule Promulgation–RETAINED* Requires report on any policy changes made to implement a public act; DNRE is not allowed to adopt a rule that will apply to a small business if it has a disproportionate economic impact. Executive deletes language, Senate retains language (Sec. 213).
*Sec. 219. Restricted Fund Allocation Plan– DELETED* Requires DNRE to develop a plan for allocating restricted funds among administrative support and regulatory activities; plan to be submitted to legislative subcommittees byJanuary 30, 2010. Executive and Senate delete language.
*Sec. 221. Out-of-State State Employee Training–DELETED* Prohibits out-of-state travel to attend a conference or seminar for more than one employee unless the travel is funded by a federal or private source, or conference includes multiple issues in which one employee does not have expertise. Executive and Senate delete language.
*Sec. 221. Refined Petroleum Fund (RPF)* – NEW Senate includes new language stating legislative intent that after FY 2011, revenues from the RPF be used solely for leaking underground storage tank program.
*Sec. 222.* *FTE* *Report–DELETED* Requires DNRE to report every other month on number of FTEs in pay status on the first day of the month. Executive and Senate delete language.
*Sec. 223. Detailed Appropriated and SupportableFTE* Information – DELETED Requires DNRE to report on supportable FTEs including salary, wage and benefit costs for FTEs for each line item. Executive and Senate** delete language.
*Sec. 227. Restricted Fund Allocation Plan for Administrative Units–DELETED* Requires cost allocation plan for restricted funds for administrative units; requires report. Executive and Senate delete language.
*Sec. 228. Intent to ConsolidateDNR/DEQ– DELETED* States legislative intent to re-combine DEQ andDNR, makingDNR the successor agency.Executive and Senate delete language.

Major Boilerplate Changes From FY 2009-10

Sec. 207. Restricted Fund Revenue, Expenditures, Fund Balances, andFTE Information–DELETED

Requires report of revenue, spending, and estimated year-end balance for each restricted fund appropriated; requires report on number and funding ofFTE positions that are supported by each line item. Executive and Senate delete language.

Sec. 208. Department Grant and Loan Programs– DELETED

Requires report including description of available grant/loan programs, criteria for awards, and a list of recipients. Executive and Senate delete language.

Sec. 210. Waterways Fund Projects–DELETED

Requires DNRE to report on activities of Waterways Commission during the previous fiscal year; list of completed waterways fund projects to be provided to Legislature and State Budget Director byJanuary 31, 2010. Executive and Senate delete language.

Sec. 216. Disciplinary Action Against State Employees– RETAINED

Prohibits DNRE from disciplining state employees for communicating with members of Legislature and their staffs. Executive deletes language, Senate retains language (Sec. 212).

Sec. 217. Rule Promulgation–RETAINED

Requires report on any policy changes made to implement a public act; DNRE is not allowed to adopt a rule that will apply to a small business if it has a disproportionate economic impact. Executive deletes language, Senate retains language (Sec. 213).

Sec. 219. Restricted Fund Allocation Plan– DELETED

Requires DNRE to develop a plan for allocating restricted funds among administrative support and regulatory activities; plan to be submitted to legislative subcommittees byJanuary 30, 2010. Executive and Senate delete language.

Sec. 221. Out-of-State State Employee Training–DELETED

Prohibits out-of-state travel to attend a conference or seminar for more than one employee unless the travel is funded by a federal or private source, or conference includes multiple issues in which one employee does not have expertise. Executive and Senate delete language.

Sec. 221. Refined Petroleum Fund (RPF) – NEW

Senate includes new language stating legislative intent that after FY 2011, revenues from the RPF be used solely for leaking underground storage tank program.

Sec. 222. FTE Report–DELETED

Requires DNRE to report every other month on number of FTEs in pay status on the first day of the month. Executive and Senate delete language.

Sec. 223. Detailed Appropriated and SupportableFTE Information – DELETED

Requires DNRE to report on supportable FTEs including salary, wage and benefit costs for FTEs for each line item. Executive and Senate delete language.

Sec. 227. Restricted Fund Allocation Plan for Administrative Units–DELETED

Requires cost allocation plan for restricted funds for administrative units; requires report. Executive and Senate delete language.

Sec. 228. Intent to ConsolidateDNR/DEQ– DELETED

States legislative intent to re-combine DEQ andDNR, makingDNR the successor agency.Executive and Senate delete language.

Sec. 229. DNR/DEQ Department Consolidation Savings– DELETED

Provides that appropriations in part 1 assume acceptance of an executive order to re-combine DEQ andDNR; expected savings of $2.0 million. Executive and Senate delete language.

Sec. 230. DEQ Spending Limitation– DELETED

Provides that afterNovember 1, 2009, DEQ may not make expenditures from part 1 unless a notice of intent to spend is provided to the Speaker of the House of Representatives 30 days in advance. Executive and Senate delete language.

Sec. 231. Pending Permits–RETAINED

Any permit application pending after a 2 year period shall be considered administratively complete onJanuary 1, 2010. Executive deletes language, Senate retains language (Sec. 218).

Sec. 232. Expenditure Reports: FY 2008-09– DELETED

Requires Department to report expenditures on public internet site, including purpose of the expenditures.Executive and Senate delete language.

Sec. 233. Report Retention–DELETED

Requires Department to retain copies of all funded reports; reports are to be received and provided for public use. Executive and Senate delete language.

Sec. 235. Criminal and Civil Fine Revenue – DELETED

Requires Department to annually report the amount of criminal and civil fine revenue collected during FY 2008-09. Executive and Senate delete language.

Sec. 236. General Fund Lapse –DELETED

Requires DEQ andDNR to report bySeptember 30, 2010 the estimated amount of general fund lapse by program area. Executive and Senate delete language.

	*Sec. 237. Best Available Retrofit Technologies (BART)–RETAINED* Requires Department to use BART standards in actions taken on air pollution permits.Executive deletes language; Senate retains language (Sec. 220).
	*Sec. 238.* *Great Lakes* *Water Quality Bond* –DELETED Requires report outlining the implementation of the Great Lakes Water Quality bond. Executive and Senate delete language.
	*Sec. 239. Program Comparisons With Other States–DELETED* Requires Department to compare regulatory programs with otherGreat Lakes states. Executive and Senate delete language.
	*Sec. 240. Permit Program Efficiencies–DELETED* Requires examination of air permitting program to determine efficiencies; requires report. Executive and Senate delete language.
	*Sec. 241. Beverage Container Fraud–DELETED* Requires Department to implement 2008 PA 389 concerning reverse vending machines and beverage container standards. Executive and Senate delete language.
	*Sec. 242. Freedom of information Requests* –DELETED Requires semiannually report on requests made under the Freedom of Information Act. Executive and Senate delete language.
	*Sec. 301. Wetlands Protection Program Supplemental–DELETED* Gives legislative intent to address funding needs for the wetlands regulatory program through supplemental appropriation. Executive and Senate delete language.
	*Sec. 306. Refined Petroleum Fund– RETAINED* States legislative intent to restore $70.0 million Refined Petroleum Fund transferred to General Fund in FY 2006-07. Executive deletes language; Senate retains language (Sec. 405).
	*Sec. 306. Historical Program Fees* – NEW Allows Department to charge fees for various historical program services such as historical markers, document production, conferences, admissions, workshops and use of facilities; allowsMichiganHistoricalMuseum to charge admission fees. Executive and Senate include new language.
	*Sec. 308. Operational Memoranda– RETAINED* Prohibits DNRE from using operational memoranda or similar documents to impose regulations on individuals or businesses conducting cleanup projects without written consent. Executive deletes language; Senate retains language (Sec. 406).
	*Sec. 401. Restricted Fund Transfer: Solid Waste Management Fund* –DELETED Transfers $1.5 million from the Solid Waste Management Fund to the Solid Waste Management Fund Staff Account. Executive and Senate delete language.
*Sec. 501. Water Quality Enforcement Report– DELETED* Requires report on enforcement and program activities funded from National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Fund. Executive and Senate delete language.
*Sec. 601. Scrap Tire Fire Suppression– DELETED* Provides $100,000 for grants to communities for scrap tire suppression costs, if other funding is not available. Executive and Senate delete language.
*Sec. 704. Fishing Advisories– DELETED* Requires website address be included in fishing guide forDCH advisory information. Executive and Senate delete language.
*Sec. 705. Land Transactions– DELETED* Requires detailed report to Legislature on land purchases, sales and exchanges. Executive and Senate delete language.
*Sec. 801. Livestock Loss Indemnification– RETAINED* Requires DNRE to reimburse Department of Agriculture for livestock losses caused by wolves, coyotes, or cougars. Executive deletes language; Senate retains language (Sec. 502).
*Sec. 901. Water Control Structure Certification– DELETED* Directs Fisheries Division to not impede certification process for water control structures. Executive and Senate delete language.
*Sec. 1002. State Park Campground Closures– RETAINED* Requires DNRE to notify Legislature before operation reductions at any state park or recreation area. Executive deletes language; Senate retains language (Sec. 702).
*Sec. 1003. Porcupine Mountain Ski Hill– DELETED* Prohibits Department from altering ski hill operations or related buildings inPorcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Executive and Senate delete language.
*Sec. 1004. Defibrillators in State Parks– DELETED* Directs Department to maintain defibrillators placed in state parks. Executive and Senate delete language.
*Sec. 1101.* *Mackinac Island* *State Park* –DELETED Requires revenue from admission fees and store sales at Mackinac Island State Park be deposited into the Mackinac Island State Park operation fund; remaining funds at end of year shall not lapse to the general fund. Executive and Senate delete language.
*Sec. 1202. Contract Foresters– DELETED* Allows DNRE to hire contract foresters to mark timber. Executive and Senate delete language.
**Sec. 1203. Timber Marking –RETAINED Directs DNRE, subject to forest certification process, to mark for harvest, 58,000 acres at an average rate of 12.5 to 15.0 cords per acre; DNRE must consider impact of timber harvest on wildlife habitat and recreation; requires quarterly report.Executive deletes language; Senate** retains language (Sec. 802).
*Sec. 1206. Horseback Riding Opportunities– RETAINED* Directs DNRE to explore opportunities to increase horseback riding opportunities. Executive deletes language; Senate retains language (Sec. 804).
*Sec. 1207. TimberSale* Bidding Process –DELETED Requires DNRE to work with stakeholders to review bidding process and implement needed changes; requires report. Executive and Senate** delete language.
*Sec. 1301. Snowmobile Law Enforcement Grants– RETAINED* Provides snowmobile law enforcement grant funds to county law enforcement agencies in counties with state trails. Executive deletes language; Senate retains language (Sec. 901).
*Sec. 1302.* *Island* *LakeShootingRange* *Concession Contract– DELETED* Requires public notice of expiration date or amendments to concession contract forIsland Lake Shooting Range. Executive and Senate delete language.
*Sec. 1402. Off Road Vehicle (ORV) Trail Improvement Grants– RETAINED* Requires the expenditure of not less than $980,000 for the development of new ORV trails. Executive deletes language; Senate retains language (Sec. 1003).
*Sec. 1601. Federal Historic Preservation Grants: Work Project Designation* – DELETED Provides work project status to federal grants for local historic preservation projects. Executive and Senate delete language.
*Sec. 1602.* *Michigan* *Heritage Fund* –DELETED Revenues collected through the Michigan Heritage Fund are appropriated, and available for expenditure upon receipt. Executive and Senate delete language.