2014 Senate Bill 796 / Public Act 538

Increase banned species introduction penalties

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 19, 2014

Introduced by Sen. Arlan Meekhof (R-30)

To revise the state sentencing guidelines to reflect the higher penalties proposed by Senate Bill 795 for introducing a prohibited non-native aquatic species.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, and Great Lakes

May 27, 2014

Reported without amendment

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

June 3, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 4, 2014

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To revise the state sentencing guidelines to reflect the higher penalties proposed by Senate Bill 800 for introducing a prohibited non-native aquatic species.

Received in the House

June 4, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Dec. 2, 2014

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 18, 2014

Passed in the House 100 to 9 (details)

To revise the state sentencing guidelines to reflect the higher penalties proposed by Senate Bill 800 for introducing a prohibited non-native aquatic species.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2014