2012 Senate Bill 897 / Public Act 245

Allow crossbow fishing

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 19, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Darwin Booher (R-35)

To repeal a prohibition on fishing with a crossbow, subject to Department of Natural Resources regulation.

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

March 6, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 21, 2012

Passed in the Senate 34 to 4 (details)

Received in the House

March 22, 2012

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

June 5, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 12, 2012

Passed in the House 105 to 5 (details)

To repeal a prohibition on fishing with a crossbow, subject to Department of Natural Resources regulation.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 25, 2012