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MI HR0192

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/20/2012

Primary Sponsor

Lesia Liss

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Urges the Department of Natural Resources and Department of Environmental Quality to increase commitment to preserving shipwrecks and artifacts in Michigan's Great Lakes waters.

  • Calls for shipwreck preservation work to be conducted through public-private partnerships with Michigan colleges and universities.

  • Requires that any artifacts reclaimed from Michigan waters remain within the state rather than being exported elsewhere.

  • Directs copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the directors of both the Department of Natural Resources and Department of Environmental Quality.

Legislative Description

A resolution to urge the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Environmental Quality to increase their commitment to the preservation of shipwrecks and artifacts in the Great Lakes in a manner that keeps this work and any artifacts within Michigan.

Last Action

Adopted

3/20/2012

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources, Tourism, And Outdoor Recreation2/29/2012

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