"GREEN" SCHOOLS

House Bill 5554

Sponsor:  Rep. Joe Hune

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

Complete to 3-15-06

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5554 AS INTRODUCED 1-18-06

The bill would amend Part 25 (Environmental Education) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to create a program whereby the county or intermediate school district (ISD) designates schools that engage in certain environmentally-friendly activities as "green schools."  The bill lists 20 possible activities, and schools would have to participate in at least half of those.  Generally, these activities include recycling materials, improving energy efficiency, and educational programs on plant and animal habitat. 

MCL 324.2511

FISCAL IMPACT:

            The bill would have no fiscal impact on the state or local units of government. 

                                                                                           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.