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MI HR0239
Resolution
Status
5/5/2010
Primary Sponsor
Martin Griffin
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AI Summary
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Urges the President to ensure recreational fishing and boating are designated as national priorities in the Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force's final report.
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Recognizes recreational fishing as a $125 billion industry nationwide supporting over 1 million jobs, with Michigan's fishing industry generating $1.7 billion annually and supporting over 27,000 jobs.
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Expresses concern that the Task Force's interim reports have not adequately recognized recreational fishing opportunities and could result in more limited, curtailed, or eliminated fishing access in many areas.
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Calls for recognition of state primacy in managing Great Lakes resources, opposing potential expansion of federal authority that could infringe on state sovereignty.
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Directs transmission of the resolution to the President, congressional leadership, and Michigan's congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
A 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
Adopted
5/5/2010