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 by voice vote in the Senate on May 7, 2009.
• Passed 37 to 0 in the Senate 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.
  Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Received in the House on May 12, 2009.
  • Referred to the House Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation 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 by voice vote in the House on June 9, 2009.
• Passed 105 to 1 in the House 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.
  Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Received in the Senate on June 25, 2009.
• Passed 35 to 0 in the Senate on June 25, 2009, to concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
  Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on July 9, 2009.