2011 House Bill 5110 / 2012 Public Act 62

Revise criteria for investigatory stops of moving vessels

Introduced in the House

Oct. 19, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Richard LeBlanc (D-18)

To revise the criteria for investigatory stops of moving vessels. The bill would allow stops not just for suspicion that the vessel is violating a marine law, but also for suspected engagement “in criminal activity,” and allow an immediate arrest if this is found, without having to get an arrest warrant. It would limit stops for suspected marine violations to suspicions that are "articulable".

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

Nov. 1, 2011

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 10, 2011

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 29, 2011

Passed in the House 98 to 7 (details)

To revise the criteria for investigatory stops of moving vessels. The bill would allow stops not just for suspicion that the vessel is violating a marine law, but also for suspected engagement “in criminal activity,” and allow an immediate arrest if this is found, without having to get an arrest warrant.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 30, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Feb. 14, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 23, 2012

Amendment offered

To move back the date the bill goes into effect.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Feb. 29, 2012

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To revise the criteria for investigatory stops of moving vessels. The bill would allow stops not just for suspicion that the vessel is violating a marine law, but also for suspected engagement “in criminal activity,” and allow an immediate arrest if this is found, without having to get an arrest warrant.

Received in the House

Feb. 29, 2012

March 6, 2012

Passed in the House 101 to 8 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 22, 2012