Public Act 69 of 2009

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• Introduced by Sen. Jim Barcia (D) on March 10, 2009, to allow hunting and fishing licenses to be discounted by more than 15 percent for marketing purposes (the maximum allowed under current law).
  • Referred to the Senate Hunting, Fishing and Outdoor Recreation on March 10, 2009.
    • Reported in the Senate on March 31, 2009, with the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
  • Substitute offered in the Senate on May 7, 2009, to replace the previous version of the bill with one that would also require the Department of Natural Resources to explore the establishment of a program to enter into partnerships with organizations that promote hunting and fishing in Michigan. The substitute passed in the Senate by voice vote on May 7, 2009.
• Passed in the Senate (37 to 0) on May 12, 2009, to allow hunting and fishing licenses to be discounted by more than 15 percent (the maximum allowed under current law) to increase participation, and allow discounted fee or no fee for any license (not just antlerless deer) to achieve a harvest or management objective for that species. Also, to "encourage" the Department of Natural Resources to create a partnership program with organizations that promote hunting and fishing. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Received in the House on May 12, 2009.
  • Referred to the House Tourism, Outdoor Recreation, And Natural Resources Committee on May 12, 2009.
    • Reported in the House on June 2, 2009, with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
  • Substitute offered in the House on June 9, 2009, to replace the Senate-passed version of the bill with one that does not require the Department of Natural Resources to explore partnerships with organizations that promote hunting and fishing in Michigan. The substitute passed in the House by voice vote on June 9, 2009.
• Passed in the House (105 to 1) on June 9, 2009, to allow hunting and fishing licenses to be discounted by more than 15 percent (the maximum allowed under current law) to increase participation, and allow discounted fee or no fee for any license (not just antlerless deer) to achieve a harvest or management objective for that species. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Received in the Senate on June 25, 2009.
• Passed in the Senate (35 to 0) on June 25, 2009, to concur with the House-passed version of the bill. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on July 9, 2009.