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MI HCR0047

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

5/5/2010

Primary Sponsor

Mary Valentine

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Urges the President to designate recreational fishing and boating as national priorities in the Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force's final report.

  • Requests recognition of state primacy in managing Great Lakes resources, opposing potential expansion of federal management authority in the region.

  • Notes recreational fishing as a $125 billion national industry supporting over 1 million jobs and generating $1.7 billion annually in Michigan's economy with 1.5 million state participants.

  • Expresses concern that the task force's interim reports fail to adequately recognize recreational fishing and boating, potentially limiting angler access to public resources.

  • Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the President, Congress leadership, and Michigan's congressional delegation.

Legislative Description

A concurrent resolution to urge the President of the United States to ensure that recreational fishing and boating are national priorities in the Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force's final report and to recognize the primacy of state management in the Great Lakes region.

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Last Action

Referred To Committee On Natural Resources And Environmental Affairs

5/6/2010

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs5/6/2010
Tourism, Outdoor Recreation And Natural Resources3/24/2010

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