Public Act 406 of 2008

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• Introduced by Rep. Jeff Mayes (D) on April 10, 2008, to allow a temporary resident (less than six months) with a concealed pistol permit from another state to have a handgun in Michigan without obtaining the usual license. Also, to revise the definition of resident for purposes of authorizing a pistol permit to include members of the military permanently resident in this state, or Michigan residents who are in the military and serving outside the state. The bill would also create an exemption for minors at a recognized target range if the pistol is being used for target practice or safety instruction with a parent or guardian present.
  • Referred to the House Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation Committee on April 10, 2008.
  • Substitute offered by Rep. Jeff Mayes (D) on May 6, 2008, to replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described. The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on May 6, 2008.
• Passed 102 to 4 in the House on May 6, 2008.
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• Received in the Senate on May 7, 2008.
  • Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on May 7, 2008.
    • Reported in the Senate on December 11, 2008, with the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
  • Substitute offered in the Senate on December 18, 2008, to replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described. The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on December 18, 2008.
• Passed 38 to 0 in the Senate on December 18, 2008, to allow a temporary resident (less than six months) with a concealed pistol permit from another state to have a handgun in Michigan without obtaining the usual license. Also, to revise the definition of resident for purposes of authorizing a pistol permit to include members of the military permanently resident in this state, or Michigan residents who are in the military and serving outside the state. The bill would also create an exemption for minors at a recognized target range if the pistol is being used for target practice or safety instruction with a parent or guardian present.
  Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Received in the House on December 18, 2008, to concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill. Passed 103 to 4 in the House on December 18, 2008.
  Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on January 5, 2009.