2005 Senate Bill 373: Ban “Internet hunting”

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Public Act 111 of 2005

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Introduced by Sen. Michelle McManus (R) on April 13, 2005, to prohibit “internet hunting” using “the Internet to operate a firearm, bow, or crossbow for the purpose of taking an animal, whether or not the animal is in this state”.
- Referred to the Senate Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs Committee on April 13, 2005.
  - Reported in the Senate on June 23, 2005, with the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
- Substitute offered in the Senate on June 28, 2005, to replace the previous version of the bill with one that divides the prohibitions among this bill, House Bill 4465, and Senate Bill 620. The prohibitions are also spelled out in detail in the three bills. The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on June 28, 2005.
Passed 37 to 0 in the Senate on June 29, 2005, to prohibit “internet hunting” or "computer-assisted shooting" with a bow or crossbow, which means using a computer to remotely control the aiming and discharge of a bow or crossbow to kill an animal, whether or not the animal is located in Michigan. House Bill 4465 applies the ban to firearms.
Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
Received in the House on June 29, 2005.
- Referred to the House Conservation, Forestry, and Outdoor Recreation Committee on June 29, 2005.
  - Reported in the House on July 20, 2005, with the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
- Substitute offered in the House on September 6, 2005, to replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes that do not affect its substance as previously described. The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on September 6, 2005.
Passed 90 to 6 in the House on September 6, 2005, to prohibit “internet hunting” or "computer-assisted shooting" with a bow or crossbow, which means using a computer to remotely control the aiming and discharge of a bow or crossbow to kill an animal, whether or not the animal is located in Michigan. House Bill 4465 applies the ban to firearms.
Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
Received in the Senate on September 7, 2005.
Passed 37 to 0 in the Senate on September 8, 2005, to concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on September 21, 2005.

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1) "journal statement" by Admin003 on September 7, 2005
Rep. Williams, under Rule 33, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I was absent from the Chamber when the vote was taken on Roll Call Nos. 371-372. Had I been present, I would have voted 'yea'."

Rep. Clack, under Rule 33, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I was absent from the Chamber when the vote was taken on Roll Call Nos. 371-372. Had I been present, I would have voted 'yea'."

Rep. Cheeks, under Rule 33, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I was absent from the Chamber when the vote was taken on Roll Call Nos. 371-372. Had I been present, I would have voted 'yea'."

Rep. Alma Smith, under Rule 33, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I was absent from the Chamber when the vote was taken on Roll Call Nos. 371-372. Had I been present, I would have voted 'yea'."

Rep. Hood, under Rule 33, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I was absent from the Chamber when the vote was taken on Roll Call Nos. 371-372. Had I been present, I would have voted 'yea'."

Rep. Lemmons, III, under Rule 33, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I was absent from the Chamber when the vote was taken on Roll Call Nos. 371-372. Had I been present, I would have voted 'yea'."

Rep. Murphy, under Rule 33, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I was absent from the Chamber when the vote was taken on Roll Call Nos. 371-372. Had I been present, I would have voted 'yea'."

Rep. Lipsey, under Rule 33, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I was absent from the Chamber when the vote was taken on Roll Call Nos. 371-372. Had I been present, I would have voted 'yea'."

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2) Jurisdiction Issue by Mike Hignite on April 18, 2005
Whether or not you care about internet hunting, you have no jurisdiction over the internet, nor do you have any jurisdiction for what happens in Texas. You are a Michigan legislator. You can't pass laws on interstate commerce.

Just thought I'd point that out.
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3) internet hunting by papajoe on April 16, 2005
I believe this is, by far, one of the most rediculous things, I have ever heard of. I have been hunting for over 50 years. To me, this isn't hunting. One of the best parts of hunting is being there, actually seeing the animals, sighting them in and actually taking the shot. Not sitting in your living room and pushing a button. This is an black mark on all " Hunters" !
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