2014 Senate Bill 799 / Public Act 540

Increase banned species introduction penalties

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 19, 2014

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To authorize suspending the commercial fishing license of a person who introduces into the state a prohibited non-native 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 authorize suspending the commercial fishing license of a person who introduces into the state a prohibited non-native species. Senate Bill 800 authorizes other penalties.

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. 17, 2014

Passed in the House 104 to 4 (details)

To authorize suspending the commercial fishing license of a person who introduces into the state a prohibited non-native species. Senate Bill 800 authorizes other penalties.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2014