OFFICIAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE STATE

MUST INCLUDE BOTH PENINSULAS

House Bill 4995

Sponsor:  Rep. Michael Lahti

Committee:  Government Operations

Complete to 7-14-09

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4995 AS INTRODUCED 5-26-09

The bill would require that both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan be included on any illustration, image, or depiction of the state produced by a state department or agency.

The bill would create a new act and applies to all documents produced by the State of Michigan for distribution to any member of the public, including, but not limited to, maps, forms, brochures, pamphlets, and commemorative items, and also applies to digital images made available over the Internet by any state department or agency.

FISCAL IMPACT:

A fiscal analysis is in process.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Chris Couch

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Viola Bay Wild

■ 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.