2009 Senate Bill 164 (Issue hunting permits to individuals with temporary disabilities )

Public Act 109 of 2009

Introduced by Sen. Jim Barcia (D) on February 3, 2009, to authorize issuance of crossbow hunting permits to individuals with temporary disabilities.
- Referred to the Senate Hunting, Fishing and Outdoor Recreation on February 3, 2009.
  - Reported in the Senate on March 31, 2009, with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate (34 to 0) on May 26, 2009. [Vote Details and Comments]
Received in the House on May 26, 2009.
- Referred to the House Tourism, Outdoor Recreation, And Natural Resources Committee on May 26, 2009.
  - Reported in the House on September 15, 2009, without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House (107 to 0) on September 17, 2009, to authorize issuance of crossbow hunting permits to individuals with temporary disabilities. [Vote Details and Comments]
Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on October 1, 2009.

Most Recent Comments

1) Re: 2009 Senate Bill 164 (Issue hunting permits to individuals with temporary disabilities ) [by bestgaffer on April 3, 2009]

Crossbows might just be archery equipment - they were used in medevial times.

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2) Re: 2009 Senate Bill 164 (Issue hunting permits to individuals with temporary disabilities ) [by Al T on April 1, 2009]

The answer to the definition of "traditional archery" is simple.

Crossbows are not archery equipment. That is why they have been used as a tool by handicapped hunters. Ease of use.

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3) Re: 2009 Senate Bill 164 (Issue hunting permits to individuals with temporary disabilities ) [by Gandy.A on February 13, 2009]

I'm sue that the MBH would include the modern Compound Bow - hardly traditional but they wouldn't want to give them up. (LOL)

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