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MI SB1261
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes the Michigan Civilian Conservation Corps within the Department of Natural Resources to conserve state natural, cultural, and recreational resources through resident employment and work training programs.
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Authorizes the department to recruit and employ corpsmembers, select work training programs, execute employment contracts, and purchase necessary equipment and supplies for corps operations.
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Enables the Workforce Development Agency and Michigan Works! Agencies to identify and refer eligible candidates to the corps, though recommendations are advisory and non-binding.
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Directs the department to contact colleges and universities to provide academic credit, field experience recognition, or internship credit for corps participation.
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Effective January 2, 2013, contingent upon concurrent enactment of Senate Bills 1262, 1263, 1264, and 1265 of the 96th Legislature.
Legislative Description
Natural resources; other; Michigan civilian conservation corps; modify program and authorize another entity to establish and operate a Michigan civilian conservation corps. Amends secs. 2, 3 & 4 of 1984 PA 22 (MCL 409.302 et seq.) & adds heading for ch. I. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1262'12, SB 1263'12, SB 1264'12, SB 1265'12
State agencies (existing), environmental quality
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0574'12 With Immediate Effect 2012 Addenda
12/31/2012