2015 Senate Bill 588 / 2016 Public Act 36

Increase authority of Indian tribe conservation officers

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 27, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To give uniformed Indian tribe conservation officers the same authority as state conservation officers, police or a land owner to require an individual who possesses hunting, fishing or trapping apparatus to show his or license.

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Dec. 10, 2015

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 15, 2015

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 16, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation

Jan. 26, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 17, 2016

Passed in the House 102 to 4 (details)

To give uniformed Indian tribe conservation officers the same authority as state conservation officers, police or a land owner to require an individual who possesses hunting, fishing or trapping apparatus to show his or license.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 8, 2016