4995: FLOOR SUMMARY (Date Completed: 10-7-09) - MI DEPICTIONS: BOTH PENINSULAS

MI DEPICTIONS: BOTH PENINSULAS H.B. 4995 (H-1): FLOOR SUMMARY
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House Bill 4995 (Substitute H-1 as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Representative Michael Lahti
House Committee: Government Operations
Senate Committee: Commerce and Tourism

CONTENT
The bill would create a new act to require any illustration, image, or depiction of the State of Michigan on a publication or item produced by a State department or agency to include both the Upper Peninsula and the Lower Peninsula.

The requirement would apply to all publications or items, including maps, forms, brochures, pamphlets, and commemorative items, produced by the State on or after the bill's effective date for distribution to any member of the public. It also would apply to digital images made available over the internet by any State department or agency. The requirement would not apply to a publication or item produced before the bill's effective date.

Legislative Analyst: Patrick Affholter

FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed: 10-7-09 Fiscal Analyst: Joe Carrasco

Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. hb4995/0910