2003 House Bill 5021 / 2004 Public Act 235

Join multi-state Wildlife Violator Compact

Introduced in the House

Aug. 13, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Howard Walker (R-104)

To authorize Michigan’s entry into a multi-state Wildlife Violator Compact. The compact requires that an individual whose right to hunt, trap or fish has been revoked or restricted in one member state because of wildlife violations would be subject to the same or similar restrictions in all member states. At least 18 states are members of the compact, and several others are in the process of joining.

Referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation

Feb. 4, 2004

Reported without amendment

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

Feb. 18, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes that do not affect its substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 101 to 0 (details)

To authorize Michigan’s entry into a multi-state Wildlife Violator Compact. The compact requires that an individual whose right to hunt, trap or fish has been revoked or restricted in one member state because of wildlife violations would be subject to the same or similar restrictions in all member states. At least 18 states are members of the compact, and several others are in the process of joining.

Received in the Senate

Feb. 19, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

June 24, 2004

Reported without amendment

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

June 29, 2004

Substitute offered

To clarify that the determination of whether a species is "wildlife" for the purposes of this compact shall be based on state law, not local ordinances.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 30, 2004

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To authorize Michigan’s entry into a multi-state Wildlife Violator Compact. The compact requires that an individual whose right to hunt, trap or fish has been revoked or restricted in one member state because of wildlife violations would be subject to the same or similar restrictions in all member states. At least 18 states are members of the compact, and several others are in the process of joining.

Received in the House

June 30, 2004

July 6, 2004

Passed in the House 105 to 1 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill`.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 21, 2004