The bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act by updating section 60108 to enhance the funding mechanisms for the Michigan geological survey. It allows the survey to receive money or assets from various sources, including legislative appropriations, grants from federal, state, municipal, or private entities, and any other approved sources. This change aims to ensure that the geological survey has the necessary financial resources to fulfill its responsibilities effectively.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the legislature must annually appropriate sufficient funds to the Michigan geological survey to support its critical functions, with a stipulation that the funding must not be less than the amount allocated for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. This provision emphasizes the importance of consistent financial support for the geological survey to benefit the state as a whole.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 324.60108