2013 Senate Bill 16 / Public Act 37

Authorize wildlife violation compact enforcement

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 16, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Howard Walker (R-37)

To require and establish procedures for the Department of Natural Resources to enforce the terms of a multi-state <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2003-HB-5021">Wildlife Violator Compact</a>, including suspending the hunting and fishing privileges of a Michigan resident who was suspended by another member state for violations there; and also authorize the department to either withdraw from the compact or adopt amendments under the compact’s provisions for doing so. Among other things, the compact requires participating states to treat residents and nonresidents alike in issuing citations for wildlife law violations.

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Feb. 12, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 14, 2013

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 14, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

May 1, 2013

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 14, 2013

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To require and establish procedures for the Department of Natural Resources to enforce the terms of a multi-state <A href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2003-HB-5021">Wildlife Violator Compact</A>, including suspending the hunting and fishing privileges of a Michigan resident who was suspended by another member state for violations there; and also authorize the department to either withdraw from the compact or adopt amendments under the compact’s provisions for doing so. Among other things, the compact requires participating states to treat residents and nonresidents alike in issuing citations for wildlife law violations.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 28, 2013