Public Act 91 of 2009

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• Introduced by Rep. Michael Lahti (D) on February 6, 2009, to prohibit placing a boat or trailer in the water if an aquatic plant is attached, subject to a civil fine of up to $500.
  • Referred to the House Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation Committee on February 6, 2009.
  • Referred to the House Great Lakes and Environment Committee on March 18, 2009.
    • Reported in the House on March 26, 2009, with the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
  • Substitute offered in the House on April 1, 2009, to replace the previous version of the bill with one that changes the fine to $100. The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on April 1, 2009.
• Passed 88 to 21 in the House on April 1, 2009, to prohibit placing a boat or trailer in the water if an aquatic plant is attached, subject to a $100 civil fine.
  Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Received in the Senate on April 2, 2009.
  • Referred to the Senate Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs Committee on April 2, 2009.
    • Reported in the Senate on July 22, 2009, with the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
  • Substitute offered in the Senate on August 26, 2009, 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 August 26, 2009.
• Passed 35 to 0 in the Senate on August 27, 2009, to prohibit placing a boat or trailer in the water if an aquatic plant is attached, subject to a $100 civil fine.
  Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Received in the House on September 2, 2009.
• Passed 85 to 22 in the House on September 9, 2009.
  Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on September 15, 2009.