2014 Senate Bill 797 / Public Act 539

Increase banned species introduction penalties

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 19, 2014

Introduced by Sen. Phil Pavlov (R-25)

To authorize the seizure and forfeiture of property used to violate the state law banning the introduction of banned non-native species into the state.

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)

Received in the House

June 4, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Dec. 2, 2014

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 17, 2014

Passed in the House 104 to 4 (details)

To authorize the seizure and forfeiture of property used to violate the state law banning the introduction of banned non-native species into the state.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 17, 2014

Dec. 18, 2014

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2014