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MI HB4325
Bill
Status
2/26/2013
Primary Sponsor
Ken Goike
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AI Summary
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Requires the Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development and Natural Resources to jointly advise the legislature and governor on forest management, development, and forest products industry matters.
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Mandates development of a forestry development plan to improve Michigan's business climate for forestry, ensure stable timber supply, and coordinate public and private forestry activities.
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Directs the departments to identify industry needs, promote expansion of the forest products industry, and attract new forest products companies to the state.
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Changes promotion of forest products from general use to specifically promoting "value-added forest products" in Michigan, other states, and internationally.
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Requires the departments to jointly submit an annual report to the governor and legislature on their activities promoting forest products industry development in the state.
Legislative Description
Natural resources; forests; promotion of forestry and the development of the forest products industry in the state; require of the departments of agriculture and rural development and natural resources. Amends secs. 50301 & 50302 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.50301 & 324.50302).
State agencies (existing), natural resources
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Natural Resources, Environment And Great Lakes
3/20/2013