Michigan Senate Bill SB0188 Latest Draft

                            Substitute For SENATE BILL NO. 188 A bill to make appropriations for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. the people of the state of michigan enact: 

 

Substitute For

SENATE BILL NO. 188

A bill to make appropriations for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

the people of the state of michigan enact:

 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9   part 1 line-item appropriations Sec. 101. There is appropriated for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, from the following funds:    DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES                 APPROPRIATION SUMMARY                 Full-time equated unclassified positions   6.0             Full-time equated classified positions   2,531.5              1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28    GROSS APPROPRIATION       $   563,492,200     Appropriated from:                 Interdepartmental grant revenues:                 Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers           202,600     ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION       $   563,289,600     Federal revenues:                 Total federal revenues           100,409,600     Special revenue funds:                 Total local revenues           0     Total private revenues           7,289,200     Total other state restricted revenues           356,907,300     State general fund/general purpose       $   98,683,500     Sec. 102. DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT                 Full-time equated unclassified positions   6.0             Full-time equated classified positions   149.1             Unclassified salaries--FTEs   6.0   $   918,400     Accounting service center           1,501,900     Executive direction--FTEs   11.6       2,286,200     Finance and operations--FTEs   109.5       18,204,800     Gifts and pass-through transactions            5,003,600     Legal services--FTEs   4.0       690,600     Minerals Management--FTEs   20.0       3,023,100     Natural resources commission           77,100     Office of public lands--FTEs   4.0       1,459,200     Property management           4,541,200     GROSS APPROPRIATION       $   37,706,100      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28    Appropriated from:                 Interdepartmental grant revenues:                 IDG, land acquisition services-to-work orders            202,600     Federal revenues:                 Federal funds           369,300     Special revenue funds:                 Private funds           5,003,600     Deer habitat reserve           162,700     Forest development fund           4,661,800     Forestland user charges           7,900     Forest recreation account           54,200     Game and fish protection fund           8,232,100     Land exchange facilitation and management fund           4,549,600     Local public recreation facilities fund           221,400     Marine safety fund           875,900     Michigan natural resources trust fund           1,634,600     Michigan state parks endowment fund           4,326,700     Michigan state waterways fund           905,100     Nongame wildlife fund           13,700     Off-road vehicle safety education fund           700     Off-road vehicle trail improvement fund           239,500     Park improvement fund           2,090,800     Public use and replacement deed fees           29,500     Recreation improvement account           85,600     Snowmobile registration fee revenue           50,400     Snowmobile trail improvement fund           128,100     Sportsmen against hunger fund           500     Turkey permit fees           79,600      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28    Waterfowl fees           3,400     Wildlife resource protection fund           43,700     State general fund/general purpose       $   3,733,100     Sec. 103. DEPARTMENT INITIATIVES                 Full-time equated classified positions   21.0             Great Lakes restoration initiative       $   2,904,200     Invasive species prevention and control--FTEs   21.0       7,097,000     GROSS APPROPRIATION       $   10,001,200     Appropriated from:                 Federal revenues:                 Federal funds           2,904,200     State general fund/general purpose       $   7,097,000     Sec. 104. COMMUNICATION AND CUSTOMER SERVICES                 Full-time equated classified positions   148.3             Marketing and outreach--FTEs   88.8   $   17,152,000     Michigan historical center--FTEs   59.5       8,648,600     Michigan wildlife council           1,400,000     GROSS APPROPRIATION       $   27,200,600     Appropriated from:                 Federal revenues:                 Federal funds           2,619,800     State park improvement, federal           322,200     Special revenue funds:                 Forest development fund           167,200     Forest recreation account           17,800     Game and fish protection fund           9,126,700     Land exchange facilitation and management fund           49,800     Marine safety fund           38,100      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28    Michigan historical center operations fund           1,216,100     Michigan state parks endowment fund           115,700     Michigan state waterways fund           159,000     Nongame wildlife fund           11,500     Off-road vehicle trail improvement fund           115,300     Park improvement fund           5,072,800     Recreation passport fees           638,200     Snowmobile registration fee revenue           20,600     Snowmobile trail improvement fund           101,900     Sportsmen against hunger fund           250,000     Wildlife management public education fund           1,400,000     Youth hunting and fishing education and outreach fund           41,800     State general fund/general purpose       $   5,716,100     Sec. 105. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT                 Full-time equated classified positions   230.5             Natural resources heritage--FTEs   9.0   $   655,200     Wildlife management--FTEs   221.5       46,993,400     GROSS APPROPRIATION       $   47,648,600     Appropriated from:                 Federal revenues:                 Federal funds           26,171,000     Special revenue funds:                 Private funds           315,700     Cervidae licensing and inspection fees           85,100     Deer habitat reserve           1,793,800     Forest development fund           277,600     Game and fish protection fund           12,665,200      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28    Nongame wildlife fund           449,900     Pheasant hunting license fees           175,000     Turkey permit fees           1,065,100     Waterfowl fees           114,100     State general fund/general purpose       $   4,536,100     Sec. 106. FISHERIES MANAGEMENT                 Full-time equated classified positions   227.5             Aquatic resource mitigation--FTEs   2.0   $   635,400     Fish production--FTEs   63.0       10,736,100     Fisheries resource management--FTEs   162.5       23,149,300     GROSS APPROPRIATION       $   34,520,800     Appropriated from:                 Federal revenues:                 Federal funds           11,849,600     Special revenue funds:                 Private funds           136,700     Fisheries settlement           635,300     Game and fish protection fund           20,697,900     Invasive species fund           100     State general fund/general purpose       $   1,201,200     Sec. 107. LAW ENFORCEMENT                 Full-time equated classified positions   293.0             General law enforcement--FTEs   293.0   $   50,639,100     GROSS APPROPRIATION       $   50,639,100     Appropriated from:                 Federal revenues:                 Federal funds           6,893,300     Special revenue funds:                  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28    Cervidae licensing and inspection fees           53,400     Forest development fund           45,400     Forest recreation account           72,800     Game and fish protection fund           20,846,600     Marine safety fund           1,355,700     Michigan state parks endowment fund           71,400     Michigan state waterways fund           21,700     Off-road vehicle safety education fund           166,100     Off-road vehicle trail improvement fund           2,787,200     Park improvement fund           72,800     Snowmobile registration fee revenue           725,300     Wildlife resource protection fund           1,116,200     State general fund/general purpose       $   16,411,200     Sec. 108. PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION                 Full-time equated classified positions   1,088.6             Forest recreation and trails--FTEs   86.7   $   11,177,600     MacMullan Conference Center--FTEs   15.0       1,225,000     Michigan conservation corps           1,000,000     Recreational boating--FTEs   181.3       23,293,100     State parks--FTEs   805.6       99,720,800     GROSS APPROPRIATION       $   136,416,500     Appropriated from:                 Federal revenues:                 Federal funds           144,200     Michigan state waterways fund, federal           1,695,400     Special revenue funds:                 Private funds           428,300     Forest recreation account           5,888,200      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28    Game and fish protection fund           1,600     MacMullan Conference Center account           1,225,000     Michigan state parks endowment fund           11,431,800     Michigan state waterways fund           21,627,500     Off-road vehicle safety education fund           7,600     Off-road vehicle trail improvement fund           2,193,600     Park improvement fund           83,376,200     Park improvement fund, Belle Isle subaccount           1,201,800     Pure Michigan trails fund           100     Recreation improvement account           576,200     Recreation passport fees           220,300     Snowmobile registration fee revenue           16,500     Snowmobile trail improvement fund           1,979,400     State general fund/general purpose       $   4,402,800     Sec. 109. MACKINAC ISLAND STATE PARK COMMISSION                 Full-time equated classified positions   17.0             Historical facilities system--FTEs   13.0   $   1,884,200     Mackinac Island State Park operations--FTEs   4.0       339,800     GROSS APPROPRIATION       $   2,224,000     Appropriated from:                 Special revenue funds:                 Mackinac Island State Park fund           1,672,000     Mackinac Island State Park operation fund           133,900     State general fund/general purpose       $   418,100     Sec. 110. FOREST RESOURCES DIVISION                 Full-time equated classified positions   356.5             Adopt-a-forest program       $   25,000     Cooperative resource programs--FTEs   11.0       1,627,800      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27      Forest fire equipment           931,500     Forest management and timber market development--FTEs   200.0       45,200,400     Forest management initiatives--FTEs   8.5       925,300     Wildfire protection--FTEs   137.0       20,918,100     GROSS APPROPRIATION       $   69,628,100     Appropriated from:                 Federal revenues:                 Federal funds           5,083,900     Federal national forest timber fund           9,082,100     Special revenue funds:                 Private funds           1,054,900     Commercial forest fund           26,000     Fire equipment fund           668,700     Forest development fund           41,255,300     Forestland user charges           241,200     Game and fish protection fund           811,700     Michigan state waterways fund           54,200     State general fund/general purpose       $   11,350,100     Sec. 111. GRANTS                 Dam management grant program       $   350,000     Deer habitat improvement partnership initiative           200,000     Federal - clean vessel act grants           400,000     Federal - forest stewardship grants           2,000,000     Federal - rural community fire protection           1,050,000     Federal - urban forestry grants           900,000     Fisheries habitat improvement grants           1,250,000      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28    Grants to communities - federal oil, gas, and timber payments           3,450,000     Grants to counties - marine safety           3,074,700     National recreational trails           3,907,200     Nonmotorized trail development and maintenance grants           200,000     Off-road vehicle safety training grants           60,000     Off-road vehicle trail improvement grants           5,415,500     Recreation improvement fund grants           916,800     Recreation passport local grants           2,000,000     Snowmobile law enforcement grants           380,100     Snowmobile local grants program           7,090,400     Trail easements           700,000     Wildlife habitat improvement grants           1,502,500     GROSS APPROPRIATION       $   34,847,200     Appropriated from:                 Federal revenues:                 Federal funds           13,274,600     Special revenue funds:                 Private funds            100,000     Deer habitat reserve           200,000     Game and fish protection fund           2,752,500     Local public recreation facilities fund           2,000,000     Marine safety fund           1,407,300     Off-road vehicle safety education fund           60,000     Off-road vehicle trail improvement fund           5,415,500     Permanent snowmobile trail easement fund           700,000     Recreation improvement account           916,800      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28    Snowmobile registration fee revenue           380,100     Snowmobile trail improvement fund           7,090,400     State general fund/general purpose       $   550,000     Sec. 112. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY                 Information technology services and projects       $   10,684,900     GROSS APPROPRIATION       $   10,684,900     Appropriated from:                 Federal revenues:                 Special revenue funds:                 Commercial forest fund           2,100     Deer habitat reserve           61,600     Forest development fund           1,552,300     Forestland user charges           23,900     Forest recreation account           43,800     Game and fish protection fund           3,878,100     Land exchange facilitation and management fund           30,600     Marine safety fund           163,600     Michigan natural resources trust fund           24,600     Michigan state parks endowment fund           1,344,300     Michigan state waterways fund           506,400     Nongame wildlife fund           30,500     Off-road vehicle safety education fund           10,400     Off-road vehicle trail improvement fund           24,300     Park improvement fund           1,502,500     Pure Michigan trails fund           100     Recreation improvement account           49,200     Snowmobile registration fee revenue           11,600     Snowmobile trail improvement fund           75,500      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28      Sportsmen against hunger fund           600     Turkey permit fees           33,800     Waterfowl fees           3,300     Wildlife resource protection fund           42,100     Youth hunting and fishing education and outreach fund           2,000     State general fund/general purpose       $   1,267,700     Sec. 113. CAPITAL OUTLAY                 (1) RECREATIONAL LANDS AND INFRASTRUCTURE                 Federal - land and water conservation fund payments       $   12,900,000     Forest development infrastructure           3,250,000     Off-road vehicle trail development and maintenance           1,000,000     Shooting range development, enhancement, and restoration           5,000,000     Snowmobile trail development and maintenance           1,000,000     State game and wildlife area infrastructure           1,500,000     State parks repair and maintenance           22,850,000     Wetland restoration, enhancement and acquisition           2,000,000     GROSS APPROPRIATION       $   49,500,000     Appropriated from:                 Federal revenues:                 Federal funds           18,525,000     Special revenue funds:                 Private funds           250,000     Forest development fund           3,250,000      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28    Game and fish protection fund           375,000     Michigan state parks endowment fund           4,500,000     Off-road vehicle trail improvement fund           1,000,000     Other state restricted revenues           250,000     Recreation passport fees           16,850,000     Snowmobile trail improvement fund           1,000,000     State general fund/general purpose       $   3,500,000     (2) WATERWAYS BOATING PROGRAM                 Local boating infrastructure maintenance and improvements       $   3,322,500     State boating infrastructure maintenance           8,152,500     GROSS APPROPRIATION       $   11,475,000     Appropriated from:                 Federal revenues:                 Federal funds           1,275,000     Michigan state waterways fund, federal           200,000     Special revenue funds:                 Michigan state waterways fund           10,000,000     State general fund/general purpose       $   0     Sec. 114. ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS                 Civilian conservation corps       $   1,000,000     Forestland management equipment           2,500,000     Invasive species prevention and control           1,000,000     Michigan Technological University Mass Timber - Trailhead Lodge           100     State designated water trails           900,000     State parks projects           35,000,000     Wetland restoration in urban areas           600,000      1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29    GROSS APPROPRIATION       $   41,000,100     Appropriated from:                 Special revenue funds:                 Forest development fund           2,500,000     State general fund/general purpose       $   38,500,100      part 2 provisions concerning appropriations for fiscal year 2023-2024 general sections Sec. 201. Pursuant to section 30 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963, total state spending from state resources under part 1 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023 is $476,262,500.00 and state spending from state resources to be paid to local units of government for fiscal year 2024 is $10,892,100.00. The itemized statement below identifies appropriations from which spending to local units of government will occur:    DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES                 Dam management grant program       $   175,000     Fisheries habitat improvement grants           125,000     Grants to counties marine safety           1,407,300     Invasive species prevention and control           2,200,000     Local boating infrastructure maintenance and improvements           3,322,500     Nonmotorized trail development and maintenance grants           100,000     Off-road vehicle safety training grants           60,000     Off-road vehicle trail improvement grants           880,200       1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29    Recreation improvement fund grants           91,700     Recreation passport local grants           2,000,000     Snowmobile law enforcement grants           380,100     Wildlife habitat improvement grants           150,300     TOTAL       $   10,892,100     Sec. 202. The appropriations authorized under this part and part 1 are subject to the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594. Sec. 203. As used in this part and part 1: (a) "Department" means the department of natural resources. (b) "Director" means the director of the department. (c) "FTE" means full-time equated. (d) "IDG" means interdepartmental grant. Sec. 204. The departments and agencies receiving appropriations in part 1 shall use the internet to fulfill the reporting requirements of this part. This requirement shall include transmission of reports via email to the recipients identified for each reporting requirement, and it shall include placement of reports on an internet site.  Sec. 205. To the extent permissible under section 261 of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1261, all of the following apply: (a) The funds appropriated in part 1 must not be used for the purchase of foreign goods or services, or both, if competitively priced and of comparable quality American goods or services, or both, are available. (b) Preference must be given to goods or services, or both, manufactured or provided by Michigan businesses if they are competitively priced and of comparable quality.    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29   (c) Preference must be given to goods or services, or both, that are manufactured or provided by Michigan businesses owned and operated by veterans, if they are competitively priced and of comparable quality. Sec. 206. The department shall not take disciplinary action against an employee of the department or departmental agency in the state classified civil service because the employee communicates with a member of the senate or house or his or her staff, unless the communication is prohibited by law and the department or agency taking disciplinary action is exercising its authority as provided by law. Sec. 207. The department shall prepare a report on out-of-state travel expenses not later than January 1 of each year. The travel report shall be a listing of all travel by classified and unclassified employees outside this state in the immediately preceding fiscal year that was funded in whole or in part with funds appropriated in the department's budget. The report shall be submitted to the senate and house appropriations committees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget director. The report shall include the following information: (a) The dates of each travel occurrence. (b) The total transportation and related costs of each travel occurrence, including the proportion funded with state general fund/general purpose revenues, the proportion funded with state restricted revenues, the proportion funded with federal revenues, and the proportion funded with other revenues. Sec. 208. Funds appropriated in part 1 shall not be used by the department to hire a person to provide legal services that are the responsibility of the attorney general. This prohibition does    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29   not apply to legal services for bonding activities and for those outside services that the attorney general authorizes. Sec. 209. Not later than December 31, the state budget office shall prepare and transmit a report that provides for estimates of the total general fund/general purpose appropriation lapses at the close of the prior fiscal year. This report shall summarize the projected year-end general fund/general purpose appropriation lapses by major departmental program or program areas. The report shall be transmitted to the chairs of the senate and house appropriations committees, and the senate and house fiscal agencies. Sec. 210. (1) In addition to the funds appropriated in part 1, there is appropriated an amount not to exceed $10,000,000.00 for federal contingency funds. These funds are not available for expenditure until they have been transferred to another line item in this article under section 393(2) of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1393. (2) In addition to the funds appropriated in part 1, there is appropriated an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00 for state restricted contingency authorization. These funds are not available for expenditure until they have been transferred to another line item in part 1 under section 393(2) of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1393. (3) In addition to the funds appropriated in part 1, there is appropriated an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 for private contingency funds. These funds are not available for expenditure until they have been transferred to another line item in this article under section 393(2) of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1393.   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29   Sec. 211. The department shall provide to the department of technology, management, and budget information sufficient to maintain a searchable website accessible by the public at no cost that includes, but is not limited to, all of the following for the department: (a) Fiscal year-to-date expenditures by category. (b) Fiscal year-to-date expenditures by appropriation unit. (c) Fiscal year-to-date payments to a selected vendor, including the vendor name, payment date, payment amount, and payment description. (d) The number of active department employees by job classification. (e) Job specifications and wage rates. Sec. 212. Within 14 days after the release of the executive budget recommendation, the department shall provide to the state budget office information sufficient to provide the chairpersons of the senate and house appropriations committees, the chairpersons of the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on natural resources, and the senate and house fiscal agencies with an annual report on estimated state restricted fund balances, state restricted fund projected revenues, and state restricted fund expenditures for the prior 2 fiscal years.  Sec. 213. The department shall maintain, on a publicly accessible website, a department scorecard that identifies, tracks, and regularly updates key metrics that are used to monitor and improve the department's performance. Sec. 215. To the extent permissible under the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594, the director shall take all reasonable steps to ensure geographically disadvantaged    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29   business enterprises compete for and perform contracts to provide services or supplies, or both. The director shall strongly encourage firms with which the department contracts to subcontract with certified businesses in depressed and deprived communities for services or supplies, or both. Sec. 216. (1) On a quarterly basis, the department shall report to the senate and house appropriations committees, the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on natural resources, and the senate and house fiscal agencies the following information: (a) The number of FTEs in pay status by type of staff and civil service classification. (b) A comparison by line item of the number of FTEs authorized from funds appropriated in part 1 to the actual number of FTEs employed by the department at the end of the reporting period. (2) By March 1 of the current fiscal year, the department shall report to the senate and house appropriations committees, the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on natural resources, and the senate and house fiscal agencies the following information: (a) Number of employees that were engaged in remote work in 2023. (b) Number of employees authorized to work remotely and the actual number of those working remotely in the current reporting period. (c) Estimated net cost savings achieved by remote work. (d) Reduced use of office space associated with remote work. Sec. 217. Appropriations in part 1 shall, to the extent possible for the department, not be expended until all existing work project authorization available for the same purpose is exhausted.   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29   Sec. 219. The departments and agencies receiving appropriations in part 1 shall receive and retain copies of all reports funded from appropriations in part 1. Federal and state guidelines for short-term and long-term retention of records must be followed. The department may electronically retain copies of reports unless otherwise required by federal and state guidelines. Sec. 220. The department shall report no later than April 1 on each specific policy change made to implement a public act affecting the department that took effect during the prior calendar year to the senate and house appropriations committees, the senate and house subcommittees on natural resources, the joint committee on administrative rules, and the senate and house fiscal agencies. Sec. 222. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall do all of the following: (a) Report to the house and senate appropriations committees, the house and senate fiscal agencies, the house and senate policy offices, and the state budget office any amount of severance pay for a department director, deputy director, or other high‐ranking department official not later than 14 days after a severance agreement with the director or official is signed. The name of the director or official and the amount of severance pay must be included in the report required by this subdivision. (b) Maintain an internet site that posts any severance pay in excess of 6 weeks of wages, regardless of the position held by the former department employee receiving severance pay. (c) By February 1, report to the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on the department budget, the house and senate fiscal agencies, the house and senate policy offices, and the state budget office on the total amount of severance pay    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29   remitted to former department employees during the prior fiscal year and the total number of former department employees that were remitted severance pay during the prior fiscal year.  (2) As used in this section, "severance pay" means compensation that is both payable or paid upon the termination of employment and in addition to either wages or benefits earned during the course of employment or generally applicable retirement benefits. Sec. 223. It is the intent of the legislature that departments maximize the efficiency of the state workforce and, where possible, prioritize in-person work. Each executive branch department, agency, board, or commission that receives funding under part 1 must post its in-person, remote, or hybrid work policy on its website. Sec. 224. (1) In addition to the money appropriated in part 1, there is appropriated from the following state restricted funds up to the following amounts to the department of technology, management, and budget:    Game and fish protection fund        $   588,400     Michigan state waterways fund            140,600     Park improvement fund            447,300     Forest development fund            307,800    (2) In addition to the money appropriated in part 1, there is appropriated from the following state restricted funds up to the following amounts to the department of attorney general:    Game and fish protection fund        $   670,900     Michigan state waterways fund            148,700    (3) In addition to the money appropriated in part 1, there is appropriated from the following state restricted funds up to the    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29   following amounts to the legislative auditor general:    Game and fish protection fund        $   34,800     Michigan state waterways fund            12,600    (4) In addition to the money appropriated in part 1, there is appropriated from the following state restricted funds up to the following amounts to the department of treasury:    Game and fish protection fund        $   621,700     Michigan state waterways fund            429,800     Michigan natural resources trust fund           3,354,500    (5) In addition to the money appropriated in part 1, there is appropriated from the following state restricted funds to the civil service commission the amount calculated for each fund pursuant to section 5 of article XI of the state constitution of 1963: (a) Michigan conservation and recreation legacy fund. (b) Forest development fund. (c) Michigan natural resources trust fund. (d) Michigan state parks endowment fund. (e) Nongame wildlife fund. Sec. 225. Pursuant to section 43703(3) of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.43703, there is appropriated from the game and fish protection trust fund to the game and fish protection account of the Michigan conservation and recreation legacy fund, $6,000,000.00 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. Sec. 226. The department may contract with or provide grants to local units of government, institutions of higher education, or nonprofit organizations to support activities authorized by appropriations in part 1. As used in this section, contracts and grants include, but are not limited to, contracts and grants for    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29   research, wildlife and fisheries management, forest management, invasive species monitoring and control, and natural resource-related programs. Sec. 242. The funds appropriated in part 1 shall not be used to consolidate the testing laboratories for the department of natural resources.   DEPARTMENT INITIATIVES Sec. 251. From the amounts appropriated in part 1 for invasive species prevention and control, the department shall allocate not less than $3,600,000.00 for grants for the prevention, detection, eradication, and control of invasive species. Sec. 252. (1) In addition to the funds appropriated in part 1, revenue deposited in the invasive species fund created in section 41311 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.41311, is appropriated and may be expended for invasive species immediate response efforts.  (2) The department shall annually notify the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on natural resources and the house and senate fiscal agencies of any expenditure of funds appropriated under subsection (1).   DEPARTMENT SUPPORT SERVICES Sec. 301. The department may charge land acquisition projects appropriated for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for prior fiscal years, a standard percentage fee to recover actual costs, and may use the revenue derived to support the land acquisition service charges provided for in part 1. Sec. 302. As appropriated in part 1, the department may charge    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29   both application fees and transaction fees related to the exchange or sale of state-owned land or rights in land authorized by part 21 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.2101 to 324.2165. The fees shall be set by the director at a rate that allows the department to recover its costs for providing these services. Sec. 303. In addition to the money appropriated in part 1, the department may receive and expend money from state restricted sources to pay vendor costs associated with administering sales of carbon offset credits.   FOREST RESOURCES DIVISION Sec. 801. In addition to the money appropriated in part 1, the department may receive and expend money from federal sources to provide response to wildfires and hazard incidents as required by a compact with the federal government. If additional expenditure authorization is required, the department shall so notify the state budget office. The department shall notify the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on natural resources and the house and senate fiscal agencies by November 15 of the expenditures under this section during the previous fiscal year. Sec. 802. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall provide a report on the number of acres of state forestland marked or treated for timber harvesting.  (2) By January 1 each year, the department shall complete and deliver the report to the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on natural resources and the standing committees of the senate and house with primary responsibility for natural resources issues. The report must contain the following    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29   information: (a) The number of acres prepared in the prior fiscal year. (b) The number of acres sold in the prior fiscal year. (c) The amount of revenue generated by the sale and harvesting of state land in the prior fiscal year. Sec. 803. (1) In addition to the funds appropriated in part 1, there is appropriated from the disaster and emergency contingency fund up to $800,000.00 to cover department costs related to any disaster as defined in section 2 of the emergency management act, 1976 PA 390, MCL 30.402. (2) Funds appropriated under subsection (1) shall not be expended unless the state budget director recommends the expenditure and the department notifies the house and senate committees on appropriations. By December 1 each year, the department shall provide a report to the senate and house fiscal agencies and the state budget office on the use of the disaster and emergency contingency fund during the prior fiscal year. (3) If Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursement is approved for costs paid from the disaster and emergency contingency fund, the federal revenue shall be deposited into the disaster and emergency contingency fund. (4) Unexpended and unencumbered funds remaining in the disaster and emergency contingency fund at the close of the fiscal year shall not lapse to the general fund and shall be carried forward and be available for expenditures in subsequent fiscal years.   GRANTS Sec. 1001. Federal pass-through funds to local institutions    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29   and governments that are received in amounts in addition to those included in part 1 for grants to communities - federal oil, gas, and timber payments and that do not require additional state matching funds are appropriated for the purposes intended. By November 30, the department shall report to the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on natural resources, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget director on all amounts appropriated under this section during the previous fiscal year.    CAPITAL OUTLAY Sec. 1103. The appropriations in part 1 for capital outlay shall be carried forward at the end of the fiscal year consistent with section 248 of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1248.   ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS Sec. 1201. From the one-time appropriation in part 1 for invasive species prevention and control, $1,000,000.00 from the general fund/general purpose revenue shall be deposited into the invasive species fund created in section 41311 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.41311, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. Sec. 1203. The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for forestland management equipment are designated as a work project appropriation, and any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditure for the project under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12   (a) The purpose of the project is to acquire new forestland management equipment. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts, or both. (c) The total estimated cost of the project is $2,500,000.00. Sec. 1204. From the appropriation in part 1 for state parks projects, the department shall provide funding for Belle Isle Park upgrades and improvements, the establishment of the Flint State Park endowment, and the design and construction of splash pad projects at the Warren Dunes, Grand Haven, and Holland State Parks. Projects that are granted these funds will be required to provide a 50% cash match with grant awards. 

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Sec. 101. There is appropriated for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, from the following funds:

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
Full-time equated unclassified positions 6.0
Full-time equated classified positions 2,531.5

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

 

 

 

APPROPRIATION SUMMARY

 

 

 

Full-time equated unclassified positions

6.0

 

 

Full-time equated classified positions

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GROSS APPROPRIATION  $ 563,492,200
Appropriated from:
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers   202,600
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION  $ 563,289,600
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues   100,409,600
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues   0
Total private revenues   7,289,200
Total other state restricted revenues   356,907,300
State general fund/general purpose  $ 98,683,500
Sec. 102. DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT
Full-time equated unclassified positions 6.0
Full-time equated classified positions 149.1
Unclassified salaries--FTEs 6.0 $ 918,400
Accounting service center   1,501,900
Executive direction--FTEs 11.6  2,286,200
Finance and operations--FTEs 109.5  18,204,800
Gifts and pass-through transactions   5,003,600
Legal services--FTEs 4.0  690,600
Minerals Management--FTEs 20.0  3,023,100
Natural resources commission   77,100
Office of public lands--FTEs 4.0  1,459,200
Property management   4,541,200
GROSS APPROPRIATION  $ 37,706,100

GROSS APPROPRIATION

 

$

563,492,200

Appropriated from:

 

 

 

Interdepartmental grant revenues:

 

 

 

Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers

 

 

202,600

ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION

 

$

563,289,600

Federal revenues:

 

 

 

Total federal revenues

 

 

100,409,600

Special revenue funds:

 

 

 

Total local revenues

 

 

0

Total private revenues

 

 

7,289,200

Total other state restricted revenues

 

 

356,907,300

State general fund/general purpose

 

$

98,683,500

Sec. 102. DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT

 

 

 

Full-time equated unclassified positions

6.0

 

 

Full-time equated classified positions

149.1

 

 

Unclassified salaries--FTEs

6.0

$

918,400

Accounting service center

 

 

1,501,900

Executive direction--FTEs

11.6

 

2,286,200

Finance and operations--FTEs

109.5

 

18,204,800

Gifts and pass-through transactions 

 

 

5,003,600

Legal services--FTEs

4.0

 

690,600

Minerals Management--FTEs

20.0

 

3,023,100

Natural resources commission

 

 

77,100

Office of public lands--FTEs

4.0

 

1,459,200

Property management

 

 

4,541,200

GROSS APPROPRIATION

 

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Appropriated from:
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
IDG, land acquisition services-to-work orders   202,600
Federal revenues:
Federal funds   369,300
Special revenue funds:
Private funds   5,003,600
Deer habitat reserve   162,700
Forest development fund   4,661,800
Forestland user charges   7,900
Forest recreation account   54,200
Game and fish protection fund   8,232,100
Land exchange facilitation and management fund   4,549,600
Local public recreation facilities fund   221,400
Marine safety fund   875,900
Michigan natural resources trust fund   1,634,600
Michigan state parks endowment fund   4,326,700
Michigan state waterways fund   905,100
Nongame wildlife fund   13,700
Off-road vehicle safety education fund   700
Off-road vehicle trail improvement fund   239,500
Park improvement fund   2,090,800
Public use and replacement deed fees   29,500
Recreation improvement account   85,600
Snowmobile registration fee revenue   50,400
Snowmobile trail improvement fund   128,100
Sportsmen against hunger fund   500
Turkey permit fees   79,600

Appropriated from:

 

 

 

Interdepartmental grant revenues:

 

 

 

IDG, land acquisition services-to-work orders 

 

 

202,600

Federal revenues:

 

 

 

Federal funds

 

 

369,300

Special revenue funds:

 

 

 

Private funds

 

 

5,003,600

Deer habitat reserve

 

 

162,700

Forest development fund

 

 

4,661,800

Forestland user charges

 

 

7,900

Forest recreation account

 

 

54,200

Game and fish protection fund

 

 

8,232,100

Land exchange facilitation and management fund

 

 

4,549,600

Local public recreation facilities fund

 

 

221,400

Marine safety fund

 

 

875,900

Michigan natural resources trust fund

 

 

1,634,600

Michigan state parks endowment fund

 

 

4,326,700

Michigan state waterways fund

 

 

905,100

Nongame wildlife fund

 

 

13,700

Off-road vehicle safety education fund

 

 

700

Off-road vehicle trail improvement fund

 

 

239,500

Park improvement fund

 

 

2,090,800

Public use and replacement deed fees

 

 

29,500

Recreation improvement account

 

 

85,600

Snowmobile registration fee revenue

 

 

50,400

Snowmobile trail improvement fund

 

 

128,100

Sportsmen against hunger fund

 

 

500

Turkey permit fees

 

 

79,600

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Waterfowl fees   3,400
Wildlife resource protection fund   43,700
State general fund/general purpose  $ 3,733,100
Sec. 103. DEPARTMENT INITIATIVES
Full-time equated classified positions 21.0
Great Lakes restoration initiative  $ 2,904,200
Invasive species prevention and control--FTEs 21.0  7,097,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION  $ 10,001,200
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Federal funds   2,904,200
State general fund/general purpose  $ 7,097,000
Sec. 104. COMMUNICATION AND CUSTOMER SERVICES
Full-time equated classified positions 148.3
Marketing and outreach--FTEs 88.8 $ 17,152,000
Michigan historical center--FTEs 59.5  8,648,600
Michigan wildlife council   1,400,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION  $ 27,200,600
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Federal funds   2,619,800
State park improvement, federal   322,200
Special revenue funds:
Forest development fund   167,200
Forest recreation account   17,800
Game and fish protection fund   9,126,700
Land exchange facilitation and management fund   49,800
Marine safety fund   38,100

Waterfowl fees

 

 

3,400

Wildlife resource protection fund

 

 

43,700

State general fund/general purpose

 

$

3,733,100

Sec. 103. DEPARTMENT INITIATIVES

 

 

 

Full-time equated classified positions

21.0

 

 

Great Lakes restoration initiative

 

$

2,904,200

Invasive species prevention and control--FTEs

21.0

 

7,097,000

GROSS APPROPRIATION

 

$

10,001,200

Appropriated from:

 

 

 

Federal revenues:

 

 

 

Federal funds

 

 

2,904,200

State general fund/general purpose

 

$

7,097,000

Sec. 104. COMMUNICATION AND CUSTOMER SERVICES

 

 

 

Full-time equated classified positions

148.3

 

 

Marketing and outreach--FTEs

88.8

$

17,152,000

Michigan historical center--FTEs

59.5

 

8,648,600

Michigan wildlife council

 

 

1,400,000

GROSS APPROPRIATION

 

$

27,200,600

Appropriated from:

 

 

 

Federal revenues:

 

 

 

Federal funds

 

 

2,619,800

State park improvement, federal

 

 

322,200

Special revenue funds:

 

 

 

Forest development fund

 

 

167,200

Forest recreation account

 

 

17,800

Game and fish protection fund

 

 

9,126,700

Land exchange facilitation and management fund

 

 

49,800

Marine safety fund

 

 

38,100

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Michigan historical center operations fund   1,216,100
Michigan state parks endowment fund   115,700
Michigan state waterways fund   159,000
Nongame wildlife fund   11,500
Off-road vehicle trail improvement fund   115,300
Park improvement fund   5,072,800
Recreation passport fees   638,200
Snowmobile registration fee revenue   20,600
Snowmobile trail improvement fund   101,900
Sportsmen against hunger fund   250,000
Wildlife management public education fund   1,400,000
Youth hunting and fishing education and outreach fund   41,800
State general fund/general purpose  $ 5,716,100
Sec. 105. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
Full-time equated classified positions 230.5
Natural resources heritage--FTEs 9.0 $ 655,200
Wildlife management--FTEs 221.5  46,993,400
GROSS APPROPRIATION  $ 47,648,600
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Federal funds   26,171,000
Special revenue funds:
Private funds   315,700
Cervidae licensing and inspection fees   85,100
Deer habitat reserve   1,793,800
Forest development fund   277,600
Game and fish protection fund   12,665,200

Michigan historical center operations fund

 

 

1,216,100

Michigan state parks endowment fund

 

 

115,700

Michigan state waterways fund

 

 

159,000

Nongame wildlife fund

 

 

11,500

Off-road vehicle trail improvement fund

 

 

115,300

Park improvement fund

 

 

5,072,800

Recreation passport fees

 

 

638,200

Snowmobile registration fee revenue

 

 

20,600

Snowmobile trail improvement fund

 

 

101,900

Sportsmen against hunger fund

 

 

250,000

Wildlife management public education fund

 

 

1,400,000

Youth hunting and fishing education and outreach fund

 

 

41,800

State general fund/general purpose

 

$

5,716,100

Sec. 105. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT

 

 

 

Full-time equated classified positions

230.5

 

 

Natural resources heritage--FTEs

9.0

$

655,200

Wildlife management--FTEs

221.5

 

46,993,400

GROSS APPROPRIATION

 

$

47,648,600

Appropriated from:

 

 

 

Federal revenues:

 

 

 

Federal funds

 

 

26,171,000

Special revenue funds:

 

 

 

Private funds

 

 

315,700

Cervidae licensing and inspection fees

 

 

85,100

Deer habitat reserve

 

 

1,793,800

Forest development fund

 

 

277,600

Game and fish protection fund

 

 

12,665,200

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Nongame wildlife fund   449,900
Pheasant hunting license fees   175,000
Turkey permit fees   1,065,100
Waterfowl fees   114,100
State general fund/general purpose  $ 4,536,100
Sec. 106. FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
Full-time equated classified positions 227.5
Aquatic resource mitigation--FTEs 2.0 $ 635,400
Fish production--FTEs 63.0  10,736,100
Fisheries resource management--FTEs 162.5  23,149,300
GROSS APPROPRIATION  $ 34,520,800
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Federal funds   11,849,600
Special revenue funds:
Private funds   136,700
Fisheries settlement   635,300
Game and fish protection fund   20,697,900
Invasive species fund   100
State general fund/general purpose  $ 1,201,200
Sec. 107. LAW ENFORCEMENT
Full-time equated classified positions 293.0
General law enforcement--FTEs 293.0 $ 50,639,100
GROSS APPROPRIATION  $ 50,639,100
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Federal funds   6,893,300
Special revenue funds:

Nongame wildlife fund

 

 

449,900

Pheasant hunting license fees

 

 

175,000

Turkey permit fees

 

 

1,065,100

Waterfowl fees

 

 

114,100

State general fund/general purpose

 

$

4,536,100

Sec. 106. FISHERIES MANAGEMENT

 

 

 

Full-time equated classified positions

227.5

 

 

Aquatic resource mitigation--FTEs

2.0

$

635,400

Fish production--FTEs

63.0

 

10,736,100

Fisheries resource management--FTEs

162.5

 

23,149,300

GROSS APPROPRIATION

 

$

34,520,800

Appropriated from:

 

 

 

Federal revenues:

 

 

 

Federal funds

 

 

11,849,600

Special revenue funds:

 

 

 

Private funds

 

 

136,700

Fisheries settlement

 

 

635,300

Game and fish protection fund

 

 

20,697,900

Invasive species fund

 

 

100

State general fund/general purpose

 

$

1,201,200

Sec. 107. LAW ENFORCEMENT

 

 

 

Full-time equated classified positions

293.0

 

 

General law enforcement--FTEs

293.0

$

50,639,100

GROSS APPROPRIATION

 

$

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Appropriated from:

 

 

 

Federal revenues:

 

 

 

Federal funds

 

 

6,893,300

Special revenue funds:

 

 

 

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Cervidae licensing and inspection fees   53,400
Forest development fund   45,400
Forest recreation account   72,800
Game and fish protection fund   20,846,600
Marine safety fund   1,355,700
Michigan state parks endowment fund   71,400
Michigan state waterways fund   21,700
Off-road vehicle safety education fund   166,100
Off-road vehicle trail improvement fund   2,787,200
Park improvement fund   72,800
Snowmobile registration fee revenue   725,300
Wildlife resource protection fund   1,116,200
State general fund/general purpose  $ 16,411,200
Sec. 108. PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION
Full-time equated classified positions 1,088.6
Forest recreation and trails--FTEs 86.7 $ 11,177,600
MacMullan Conference Center--FTEs 15.0  1,225,000
Michigan conservation corps   1,000,000
Recreational boating--FTEs 181.3  23,293,100
State parks--FTEs 805.6  99,720,800
GROSS APPROPRIATION  $ 136,416,500
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Federal funds   144,200
Michigan state waterways fund, federal   1,695,400
Special revenue funds:
Private funds   428,300
Forest recreation account   5,888,200

Cervidae licensing and inspection fees

 

 

53,400

Forest development fund

 

 

45,400

Forest recreation account

 

 

72,800

Game and fish protection fund

 

 

20,846,600

Marine safety fund

 

 

1,355,700

Michigan state parks endowment fund

 

 

71,400

Michigan state waterways fund

 

 

21,700

Off-road vehicle safety education fund

 

 

166,100

Off-road vehicle trail improvement fund

 

 

2,787,200

Park improvement fund

 

 

72,800

Snowmobile registration fee revenue

 

 

725,300

Wildlife resource protection fund

 

 

1,116,200

State general fund/general purpose

 

$

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Sec. 108. PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION

 

 

 

Full-time equated classified positions

1,088.6

 

 

Forest recreation and trails--FTEs

86.7

$

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MacMullan Conference Center--FTEs

15.0

 

1,225,000

Michigan conservation corps

 

 

1,000,000

Recreational boating--FTEs

181.3

 

23,293,100

State parks--FTEs

805.6

 

99,720,800

GROSS APPROPRIATION

 

$

136,416,500

Appropriated from:

 

 

 

Federal revenues:

 

 

 

Federal funds

 

 

144,200

Michigan state waterways fund, federal

 

 

1,695,400

Special revenue funds:

 

 

 

Private funds

 

 

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Forest recreation account

 

 

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Game and fish protection fund   1,600
MacMullan Conference Center account   1,225,000
Michigan state parks endowment fund   11,431,800
Michigan state waterways fund   21,627,500
Off-road vehicle safety education fund   7,600
Off-road vehicle trail improvement fund   2,193,600
Park improvement fund   83,376,200
Park improvement fund, Belle Isle subaccount   1,201,800
Pure Michigan trails fund   100
Recreation improvement account   576,200
Recreation passport fees   220,300
Snowmobile registration fee revenue   16,500
Snowmobile trail improvement fund   1,979,400
State general fund/general purpose  $ 4,402,800
Sec. 109. MACKINAC ISLAND STATE PARK COMMISSION
Full-time equated classified positions 17.0
Historical facilities system--FTEs 13.0 $ 1,884,200
Mackinac Island State Park operations--FTEs 4.0  339,800
GROSS APPROPRIATION  $ 2,224,000
Appropriated from:
Special revenue funds:
Mackinac Island State Park fund   1,672,000
Mackinac Island State Park operation fund   133,900
State general fund/general purpose  $ 418,100
Sec. 110. FOREST RESOURCES DIVISION
Full-time equated classified positions 356.5
Adopt-a-forest program  $ 25,000
Cooperative resource programs--FTEs 11.0  1,627,800

Game and fish protection fund

 

 

1,600

MacMullan Conference Center account

 

 

1,225,000

Michigan state parks endowment fund

 

 

11,431,800

Michigan state waterways fund

 

 

21,627,500

Off-road vehicle safety education fund

 

 

7,600

Off-road vehicle trail improvement fund

 

 

2,193,600

Park improvement fund

 

 

83,376,200

Park improvement fund, Belle Isle subaccount

 

 

1,201,800

Pure Michigan trails fund

 

 

100

Recreation improvement account

 

 

576,200

Recreation passport fees

 

 

220,300

Snowmobile registration fee revenue

 

 

16,500

Snowmobile trail improvement fund

 

 

1,979,400

State general fund/general purpose

 

$

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Sec. 109. MACKINAC ISLAND STATE PARK COMMISSION

 

 

 

Full-time equated classified positions

17.0

 

 

Historical facilities system--FTEs

13.0

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Mackinac Island State Park operations--FTEs

4.0

 

339,800

GROSS APPROPRIATION

 

$

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Appropriated from:

 

 

 

Special revenue funds:

 

 

 

Mackinac Island State Park fund

 

 

1,672,000

Mackinac Island State Park operation fund

 

 

133,900

State general fund/general purpose

 

$

418,100

Sec. 110. FOREST RESOURCES DIVISION

 

 

 

Full-time equated classified positions

356.5

 

 

Adopt-a-forest program

 

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25,000

Cooperative resource programs--FTEs

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Forest fire equipment   931,500
Forest management and timber market development--FTEs 200.0  45,200,400
Forest management initiatives--FTEs 8.5  925,300
Wildfire protection--FTEs 137.0  20,918,100
GROSS APPROPRIATION  $ 69,628,100
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Federal funds   5,083,900
Federal national forest timber fund   9,082,100
Special revenue funds:
Private funds   1,054,900
Commercial forest fund   26,000
Fire equipment fund   668,700
Forest development fund   41,255,300
Forestland user charges   241,200
Game and fish protection fund   811,700
Michigan state waterways fund   54,200
State general fund/general purpose  $ 11,350,100
Sec. 111. GRANTS
Dam management grant program  $ 350,000
Deer habitat improvement partnership initiative   200,000
Federal - clean vessel act grants   400,000
Federal - forest stewardship grants   2,000,000
Federal - rural community fire protection   1,050,000
Federal - urban forestry grants   900,000
Fisheries habitat improvement grants   1,250,000

Forest fire equipment

 

 

931,500

Forest management and timber market development--FTEs

200.0

 

45,200,400

Forest management initiatives--FTEs

8.5

 

925,300

Wildfire protection--FTEs

137.0

 

20,918,100

GROSS APPROPRIATION

 

$

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Appropriated from:

 

 

 

Federal revenues:

 

 

 

Federal funds

 

 

5,083,900

Federal national forest timber fund

 

 

9,082,100

Special revenue funds:

 

 

 

Private funds

 

 

1,054,900

Commercial forest fund

 

 

26,000

Fire equipment fund

 

 

668,700

Forest development fund

 

 

41,255,300

Forestland user charges

 

 

241,200

Game and fish protection fund

 

 

811,700

Michigan state waterways fund

 

 

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State general fund/general purpose

 

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Sec. 111. GRANTS

 

 

 

Dam management grant program

 

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Deer habitat improvement partnership initiative

 

 

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Federal - clean vessel act grants

 

 

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Federal - forest stewardship grants

 

 

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Federal - rural community fire protection

 

 

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Federal - urban forestry grants

 

 

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Fisheries habitat improvement grants

 

 

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Grants to counties - marine safety   3,074,700
National recreational trails   3,907,200
Nonmotorized trail development and maintenance grants   200,000
Off-road vehicle safety training grants   60,000
Off-road vehicle trail improvement grants   5,415,500
Recreation improvement fund grants   916,800
Recreation passport local grants   2,000,000
Snowmobile law enforcement grants   380,100
Snowmobile local grants program   7,090,400
Trail easements   700,000
Wildlife habitat improvement grants   1,502,500
GROSS APPROPRIATION  $ 34,847,200
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Federal funds   13,274,600
Special revenue funds:
Private funds   100,000
Deer habitat reserve   200,000
Game and fish protection fund   2,752,500
Local public recreation facilities fund   2,000,000
Marine safety fund   1,407,300
Off-road vehicle safety education fund   60,000
Off-road vehicle trail improvement fund   5,415,500
Permanent snowmobile trail easement fund   700,000
Recreation improvement account   916,800

Grants to communities - federal oil, gas, and timber payments

 

 

3,450,000

Grants to counties - marine safety

 

 

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National recreational trails

 

 

3,907,200

Nonmotorized trail development and maintenance grants

 

 

200,000

Off-road vehicle safety training grants

 

 

60,000

Off-road vehicle trail improvement grants

 

 

5,415,500

Recreation improvement fund grants

 

 

916,800

Recreation passport local grants

 

 

2,000,000

Snowmobile law enforcement grants

 

 

380,100

Snowmobile local grants program

 

 

7,090,400

Trail easements

 

 

700,000

Wildlife habitat improvement grants

 

 

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GROSS APPROPRIATION

 

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Appropriated from:

 

 

 

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Federal funds

 

 

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Special revenue funds:

 

 

 

Private funds 

 

 

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Deer habitat reserve

 

 

200,000

Game and fish protection fund

 

 

2,752,500

Local public recreation facilities fund

 

 

2,000,000

Marine safety fund

 

 

1,407,300

Off-road vehicle safety education fund

 

 

60,000

Off-road vehicle trail improvement fund

 

 

5,415,500

Permanent snowmobile trail easement fund

 

 

700,000

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Snowmobile trail improvement fund   7,090,400
State general fund/general purpose  $ 550,000
Sec. 112. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Information technology services and projects  $ 10,684,900
GROSS APPROPRIATION  $ 10,684,900
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Special revenue funds:
Commercial forest fund   2,100
Deer habitat reserve   61,600
Forest development fund   1,552,300
Forestland user charges   23,900
Forest recreation account   43,800
Game and fish protection fund   3,878,100
Land exchange facilitation and management fund   30,600
Marine safety fund   163,600
Michigan natural resources trust fund   24,600
Michigan state parks endowment fund   1,344,300
Michigan state waterways fund   506,400
Nongame wildlife fund   30,500
Off-road vehicle safety education fund   10,400
Off-road vehicle trail improvement fund   24,300
Park improvement fund   1,502,500
Pure Michigan trails fund   100
Recreation improvement account   49,200
Snowmobile registration fee revenue   11,600
Snowmobile trail improvement fund   75,500

Snowmobile registration fee revenue

 

 

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Snowmobile trail improvement fund

 

 

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Sec. 112. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

 

 

 

Information technology services and projects

 

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GROSS APPROPRIATION

 

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Appropriated from:

 

 

 

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Special revenue funds:

 

 

 

Commercial forest fund

 

 

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Deer habitat reserve

 

 

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Forest development fund

 

 

1,552,300

Forestland user charges

 

 

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Forest recreation account

 

 

43,800

Game and fish protection fund

 

 

3,878,100

Land exchange facilitation and management fund

 

 

30,600

Marine safety fund

 

 

163,600

Michigan natural resources trust fund

 

 

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Michigan state parks endowment fund

 

 

1,344,300

Michigan state waterways fund

 

 

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Nongame wildlife fund

 

 

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Off-road vehicle safety education fund

 

 

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Off-road vehicle trail improvement fund

 

 

24,300

Park improvement fund

 

 

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Turkey permit fees   33,800
Waterfowl fees   3,300
Wildlife resource protection fund   42,100
Youth hunting and fishing education and outreach fund   2,000
State general fund/general purpose  $ 1,267,700
Sec. 113. CAPITAL OUTLAY
(1) RECREATIONAL LANDS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Federal - land and water conservation fund payments  $ 12,900,000
Forest development infrastructure   3,250,000
Off-road vehicle trail development and maintenance   1,000,000
Shooting range development, enhancement, and restoration   5,000,000
Snowmobile trail development and maintenance   1,000,000
State game and wildlife area infrastructure   1,500,000
State parks repair and maintenance   22,850,000
Wetland restoration, enhancement and acquisition   2,000,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION  $ 49,500,000
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Federal revenues:
Federal funds   18,525,000
Special revenue funds:
Private funds   250,000
Forest development fund   3,250,000

Sportsmen against hunger fund

 

 

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Turkey permit fees

 

 

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Waterfowl fees

 

 

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Wildlife resource protection fund

 

 

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Youth hunting and fishing education and outreach fund

 

 

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Sec. 113. CAPITAL OUTLAY

 

 

 

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Federal - land and water conservation fund payments

 

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Forest development infrastructure

 

 

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Off-road vehicle trail development and maintenance

 

 

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Shooting range development, enhancement, and restoration

 

 

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Snowmobile trail development and maintenance

 

 

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State game and wildlife area infrastructure

 

 

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State parks repair and maintenance

 

 

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Wetland restoration, enhancement and acquisition

 

 

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GROSS APPROPRIATION

 

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Off-road vehicle trail improvement fund   1,000,000
Other state restricted revenues   250,000
Recreation passport fees   16,850,000
Snowmobile trail improvement fund   1,000,000
State general fund/general purpose  $ 3,500,000
(2) WATERWAYS BOATING PROGRAM
Local boating infrastructure maintenance and improvements  $ 3,322,500
State boating infrastructure maintenance   8,152,500
GROSS APPROPRIATION  $ 11,475,000
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Federal funds   1,275,000
Michigan state waterways fund, federal   200,000
Special revenue funds:
Michigan state waterways fund   10,000,000
State general fund/general purpose  $ 0
Sec. 114. ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Civilian conservation corps  $ 1,000,000
Forestland management equipment   2,500,000
Invasive species prevention and control   1,000,000
Michigan Technological University Mass Timber - Trailhead Lodge   100
State designated water trails   900,000
State parks projects   35,000,000
Wetland restoration in urban areas   600,000

Game and fish protection fund

 

 

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Michigan state parks endowment fund

 

 

4,500,000

Off-road vehicle trail improvement fund

 

 

1,000,000

Other state restricted revenues

 

 

250,000

Recreation passport fees

 

 

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Snowmobile trail improvement fund

 

 

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State general fund/general purpose

 

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Local boating infrastructure maintenance and improvements

 

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State boating infrastructure maintenance

 

 

8,152,500

GROSS APPROPRIATION

 

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Appropriated from:

 

 

 

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Federal funds

 

 

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Michigan state waterways fund, federal

 

 

200,000

Special revenue funds:

 

 

 

Michigan state waterways fund

 

 

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State general fund/general purpose

 

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Civilian conservation corps

 

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Forestland management equipment

 

 

2,500,000

Invasive species prevention and control

 

 

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Michigan Technological University Mass Timber - Trailhead Lodge

 

 

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State designated water trails

 

 

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State parks projects

 

 

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part 2

provisions concerning appropriations

for fiscal year 2023-2024

general sections

Sec. 201. Pursuant to section 30 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963, total state spending from state resources under part 1 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023 is $476,262,500.00 and state spending from state resources to be paid to local units of government for fiscal year 2024 is $10,892,100.00. The itemized statement below identifies appropriations from which spending to local units of government will occur:

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Dam management grant program  $ 175,000
Fisheries habitat improvement grants   125,000
Grants to counties marine safety   1,407,300
Invasive species prevention and control   2,200,000
Local boating infrastructure maintenance and improvements   3,322,500
Nonmotorized trail development and maintenance grants   100,000
Off-road vehicle safety training grants   60,000
Off-road vehicle trail improvement grants   880,200

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

 

 

 

Dam management grant program

 

$

175,000

Fisheries habitat improvement grants

 

 

125,000

Grants to counties marine safety

 

 

1,407,300

Invasive species prevention and control

 

 

2,200,000

Local boating infrastructure maintenance and improvements

 

 

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Nonmotorized trail development and maintenance grants

 

 

100,000

Off-road vehicle safety training grants

 

 

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Recreation passport local grants   2,000,000
Snowmobile law enforcement grants   380,100
Wildlife habitat improvement grants   150,300
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Recreation improvement fund grants

 

 

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Recreation passport local grants

 

 

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Snowmobile law enforcement grants

 

 

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Wildlife habitat improvement grants

 

 

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Sec. 202. The appropriations authorized under this part and part 1 are subject to the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594.

Sec. 203. As used in this part and part 1:

(a) "Department" means the department of natural resources.

(b) "Director" means the director of the department.

(c) "FTE" means full-time equated.

(d) "IDG" means interdepartmental grant.

Sec. 204. The departments and agencies receiving appropriations in part 1 shall use the internet to fulfill the reporting requirements of this part. This requirement shall include transmission of reports via email to the recipients identified for each reporting requirement, and it shall include placement of reports on an internet site. 

Sec. 205. To the extent permissible under section 261 of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1261, all of the following apply:

(a) The funds appropriated in part 1 must not be used for the purchase of foreign goods or services, or both, if competitively priced and of comparable quality American goods or services, or both, are available.

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Sec. 206. The department shall not take disciplinary action against an employee of the department or departmental agency in the state classified civil service because the employee communicates with a member of the senate or house or his or her staff, unless the communication is prohibited by law and the department or agency taking disciplinary action is exercising its authority as provided by law.

Sec. 207. The department shall prepare a report on out-of-state travel expenses not later than January 1 of each year. The travel report shall be a listing of all travel by classified and unclassified employees outside this state in the immediately preceding fiscal year that was funded in whole or in part with funds appropriated in the department's budget. The report shall be submitted to the senate and house appropriations committees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget director. The report shall include the following information:

(a) The dates of each travel occurrence.

(b) The total transportation and related costs of each travel occurrence, including the proportion funded with state general fund/general purpose revenues, the proportion funded with state restricted revenues, the proportion funded with federal revenues, and the proportion funded with other revenues.

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Sec. 209. Not later than December 31, the state budget office shall prepare and transmit a report that provides for estimates of the total general fund/general purpose appropriation lapses at the close of the prior fiscal year. This report shall summarize the projected year-end general fund/general purpose appropriation lapses by major departmental program or program areas. The report shall be transmitted to the chairs of the senate and house appropriations committees, and the senate and house fiscal agencies.

Sec. 210. (1) In addition to the funds appropriated in part 1, there is appropriated an amount not to exceed $10,000,000.00 for federal contingency funds. These funds are not available for expenditure until they have been transferred to another line item in this article under section 393(2) of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1393.

(2) In addition to the funds appropriated in part 1, there is appropriated an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00 for state restricted contingency authorization. These funds are not available for expenditure until they have been transferred to another line item in part 1 under section 393(2) of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1393.

(3) In addition to the funds appropriated in part 1, there is appropriated an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 for private contingency funds. These funds are not available for expenditure until they have been transferred to another line item in this article under section 393(2) of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1393.

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Sec. 211. The department shall provide to the department of technology, management, and budget information sufficient to maintain a searchable website accessible by the public at no cost that includes, but is not limited to, all of the following for the department:

(a) Fiscal year-to-date expenditures by category.

(b) Fiscal year-to-date expenditures by appropriation unit.

(c) Fiscal year-to-date payments to a selected vendor, including the vendor name, payment date, payment amount, and payment description.

(d) The number of active department employees by job classification.

(e) Job specifications and wage rates.

Sec. 212. Within 14 days after the release of the executive budget recommendation, the department shall provide to the state budget office information sufficient to provide the chairpersons of the senate and house appropriations committees, the chairpersons of the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on natural resources, and the senate and house fiscal agencies with an annual report on estimated state restricted fund balances, state restricted fund projected revenues, and state restricted fund expenditures for the prior 2 fiscal years. 

Sec. 213. The department shall maintain, on a publicly accessible website, a department scorecard that identifies, tracks, and regularly updates key metrics that are used to monitor and improve the department's performance.

Sec. 215. To the extent permissible under the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594, the director shall take all reasonable steps to ensure geographically disadvantaged 

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Sec. 216. (1) On a quarterly basis, the department shall report to the senate and house appropriations committees, the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on natural resources, and the senate and house fiscal agencies the following information:

(a) The number of FTEs in pay status by type of staff and civil service classification.

(b) A comparison by line item of the number of FTEs authorized from funds appropriated in part 1 to the actual number of FTEs employed by the department at the end of the reporting period.

(2) By March 1 of the current fiscal year, the department shall report to the senate and house appropriations committees, the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on natural resources, and the senate and house fiscal agencies the following information:

(a) Number of employees that were engaged in remote work in 2023.

(b) Number of employees authorized to work remotely and the actual number of those working remotely in the current reporting period.

(c) Estimated net cost savings achieved by remote work.

(d) Reduced use of office space associated with remote work.

Sec. 217. Appropriations in part 1 shall, to the extent possible for the department, not be expended until all existing work project authorization available for the same purpose is exhausted.

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Sec. 219. The departments and agencies receiving appropriations in part 1 shall receive and retain copies of all reports funded from appropriations in part 1. Federal and state guidelines for short-term and long-term retention of records must be followed. The department may electronically retain copies of reports unless otherwise required by federal and state guidelines.

Sec. 220. The department shall report no later than April 1 on each specific policy change made to implement a public act affecting the department that took effect during the prior calendar year to the senate and house appropriations committees, the senate and house subcommittees on natural resources, the joint committee on administrative rules, and the senate and house fiscal agencies.

Sec. 222. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall do all of the following:

(a) Report to the house and senate appropriations committees, the house and senate fiscal agencies, the house and senate policy offices, and the state budget office any amount of severance pay for a department director, deputy director, or other high‐ranking department official not later than 14 days after a severance agreement with the director or official is signed. The name of the director or official and the amount of severance pay must be included in the report required by this subdivision.

(b) Maintain an internet site that posts any severance pay in excess of 6 weeks of wages, regardless of the position held by the former department employee receiving severance pay.

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(2) As used in this section, "severance pay" means compensation that is both payable or paid upon the termination of employment and in addition to either wages or benefits earned during the course of employment or generally applicable retirement benefits.

Sec. 223. It is the intent of the legislature that departments maximize the efficiency of the state workforce and, where possible, prioritize in-person work. Each executive branch department, agency, board, or commission that receives funding under part 1 must post its in-person, remote, or hybrid work policy on its website.

Sec. 224. (1) In addition to the money appropriated in part 1, there is appropriated from the following state restricted funds up to the following amounts to the department of technology, management, and budget:

Game and fish protection fund  $ 588,400
Michigan state waterways fund   140,600
Park improvement fund   447,300
Forest development fund   307,800

Game and fish protection fund 

 

$

588,400

Michigan state waterways fund 

 

 

140,600

Park improvement fund 

 

 

447,300

Forest development fund 

 

 

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(2) In addition to the money appropriated in part 1, there is appropriated from the following state restricted funds up to the following amounts to the department of attorney general:

Game and fish protection fund  $ 670,900
Michigan state waterways fund   148,700

Game and fish protection fund 

 

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Michigan state waterways fund 

 

 

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Michigan state waterways fund 

 

 

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(4) In addition to the money appropriated in part 1, there is appropriated from the following state restricted funds up to the following amounts to the department of treasury:

Game and fish protection fund  $ 621,700
Michigan state waterways fund   429,800
Michigan natural resources trust fund   3,354,500

Game and fish protection fund 

 

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Michigan state waterways fund 

 

 

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Michigan natural resources trust fund

 

 

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(5) In addition to the money appropriated in part 1, there is appropriated from the following state restricted funds to the civil service commission the amount calculated for each fund pursuant to section 5 of article XI of the state constitution of 1963:

(a) Michigan conservation and recreation legacy fund.

(b) Forest development fund.

(c) Michigan natural resources trust fund.

(d) Michigan state parks endowment fund.

(e) Nongame wildlife fund.

Sec. 225. Pursuant to section 43703(3) of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.43703, there is appropriated from the game and fish protection trust fund to the game and fish protection account of the Michigan conservation and recreation legacy fund, $6,000,000.00 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.

Sec. 226. The department may contract with or provide grants to local units of government, institutions of higher education, or nonprofit organizations to support activities authorized by appropriations in part 1. As used in this section, contracts and grants include, but are not limited to, contracts and grants for 

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Sec. 242. The funds appropriated in part 1 shall not be used to consolidate the testing laboratories for the department of natural resources.

 

DEPARTMENT INITIATIVES

Sec. 251. From the amounts appropriated in part 1 for invasive species prevention and control, the department shall allocate not less than $3,600,000.00 for grants for the prevention, detection, eradication, and control of invasive species.

Sec. 252. (1) In addition to the funds appropriated in part 1, revenue deposited in the invasive species fund created in section 41311 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.41311, is appropriated and may be expended for invasive species immediate response efforts. 

(2) The department shall annually notify the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on natural resources and the house and senate fiscal agencies of any expenditure of funds appropriated under subsection (1).

 

DEPARTMENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Sec. 301. The department may charge land acquisition projects appropriated for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for prior fiscal years, a standard percentage fee to recover actual costs, and may use the revenue derived to support the land acquisition service charges provided for in part 1.

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both application fees and transaction fees related to the exchange or sale of state-owned land or rights in land authorized by part 21 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.2101 to 324.2165. The fees shall be set by the director at a rate that allows the department to recover its costs for providing these services.

Sec. 303. In addition to the money appropriated in part 1, the department may receive and expend money from state restricted sources to pay vendor costs associated with administering sales of carbon offset credits.

 

FOREST RESOURCES DIVISION

Sec. 801. In addition to the money appropriated in part 1, the department may receive and expend money from federal sources to provide response to wildfires and hazard incidents as required by a compact with the federal government. If additional expenditure authorization is required, the department shall so notify the state budget office. The department shall notify the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on natural resources and the house and senate fiscal agencies by November 15 of the expenditures under this section during the previous fiscal year.

Sec. 802. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall provide a report on the number of acres of state forestland marked or treated for timber harvesting. 

(2) By January 1 each year, the department shall complete and deliver the report to the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on natural resources and the standing committees of the senate and house with primary responsibility for natural resources issues. The report must contain the following 

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(a) The number of acres prepared in the prior fiscal year.

(b) The number of acres sold in the prior fiscal year.

(c) The amount of revenue generated by the sale and harvesting of state land in the prior fiscal year.

Sec. 803. (1) In addition to the funds appropriated in part 1, there is appropriated from the disaster and emergency contingency fund up to $800,000.00 to cover department costs related to any disaster as defined in section 2 of the emergency management act, 1976 PA 390, MCL 30.402.

(2) Funds appropriated under subsection (1) shall not be expended unless the state budget director recommends the expenditure and the department notifies the house and senate committees on appropriations. By December 1 each year, the department shall provide a report to the senate and house fiscal agencies and the state budget office on the use of the disaster and emergency contingency fund during the prior fiscal year.

(3) If Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursement is approved for costs paid from the disaster and emergency contingency fund, the federal revenue shall be deposited into the disaster and emergency contingency fund.

(4) Unexpended and unencumbered funds remaining in the disaster and emergency contingency fund at the close of the fiscal year shall not lapse to the general fund and shall be carried forward and be available for expenditures in subsequent fiscal years.

 

GRANTS

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and governments that are received in amounts in addition to those included in part 1 for grants to communities - federal oil, gas, and timber payments and that do not require additional state matching funds are appropriated for the purposes intended. By November 30, the department shall report to the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on natural resources, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget director on all amounts appropriated under this section during the previous fiscal year. 

 

CAPITAL OUTLAY

Sec. 1103. The appropriations in part 1 for capital outlay shall be carried forward at the end of the fiscal year consistent with section 248 of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1248.

 

ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS

Sec. 1201. From the one-time appropriation in part 1 for invasive species prevention and control, $1,000,000.00 from the general fund/general purpose revenue shall be deposited into the invasive species fund created in section 41311 of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.41311, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.

Sec. 1203. The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for forestland management equipment are designated as a work project appropriation, and any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditure for the project under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

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(a) The purpose of the project is to acquire new forestland management equipment.

(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts, or both.

(c) The total estimated cost of the project is $2,500,000.00.

Sec. 1204. From the appropriation in part 1 for state parks projects, the department shall provide funding for Belle Isle Park upgrades and improvements, the establishment of the Flint State Park endowment, and the design and construction of splash pad projects at the Warren Dunes, Grand Haven, and Holland State Parks. Projects that are granted these funds will be required to provide a 50% cash match with grant awards.