2014 Senate Bill 800 / Public Act 541

Increase banned species introduction penalties

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 19, 2014

Introduced by Sen. Howard Walker (R-37)

To authorize suspending the hunting, fishing and trapping rights 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 hunting, fishing and trapping rights of a person who introduces into the state a prohibited non-native species. Also, to increase the penalties for knowingly possessing or introducing a banned aquatic species, from two years in prison and a $20,000 fine to three years and $100,000.

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. 16, 2014

Amendment offered by Rep. Andrea LaFontaine (R-32)

To expand the proposed penalties to a related offense.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Dec. 18, 2014

Passed in the House 103 to 6 (details)

To authorize suspending the hunting, fishing and trapping rights of a person who introduces into the state a prohibited non-native species. Also, to increase the penalties for knowingly possessing or introducing a banned aquatic species, from two years in prison and a $20,000 fine to three years and $100,000.

Received in the Senate

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