ENVIRONMENTAL INDICATOR REPORT

Senate Bill 778

Sponsor:  Sen. Patricia L. Birkholz

House Committee:  Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment

Senate Committee:  Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Complete to 11-29-05

A SUMMARY OF SENATE BILL 778 AS PASSED BY THE SENATE 11-3-05

Part 25 (Environmental Education) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act requires the Department of Environmental Quality, in conjunction with the Department of Natural Resources, to issue a biennial environmental indicator report assessing the overall state of the natural environment in Michigan.  The section of law that requires the report is due to be repealed effective December 31, 2005.  Senate Bill 778 would eliminate the repealer, leaving the report requirement in effect indefinitely. 

MCL 324.2521

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have no fiscal impact on the Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Natural Resources, or local governmental units. 

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Mark Wolf

                                                                                                  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.