2012 House Bill 5784 / Public Act 317

Increase livestock dealer licensure fees

Introduced in the House

July 18, 2012

Introduced by Rep. Ben Glardon (R-85)

To increase the license fees imposed on livestock dealers, truckers, brokers and agents as a condition of earning a living in this profession, and to revise various details in the licensure-related regulations. Technically, the bill repeals the sunsets of previously enacted “temporary” fee increase laws. According to the House Fiscal Agency, it would extract $22,000 annually from these professionals.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

Sept. 19, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. David Rutledge (D-54)

To waive these license fees if an individual is a veteran.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 88 to 17 (details)

To increase the license fees imposed on livestock dealers, truckers, brokers and agents as a condition of earning a living in this profession, and to revise various details in the licensure-related regulations, including penalties for licensing violations. Technically, the bill repeals the sunsets of previously enacted “temporary” fee increase laws. According to the House Fiscal Agency, it would extract $22,000 annually from these professionals.

Received in the Senate

Sept. 20, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

Sept. 27, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 32 to 5 (details)

To increase the license fees imposed on livestock dealers, truckers, brokers and agents as a condition of earning a living in this profession, and to revise various details in the licensure-related regulations, including penalties for licensing violations. Technically, the bill repeals the sunsets of previously enacted “temporary” fee increase laws. According to the House Fiscal Agency, it would extract $22,000 annually from these professionals.

Received in the House

Sept. 27, 2012

Passed in the House 95 to 12 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Sept. 30, 2012