2003 Senate Bill 221 / 2004 Public Act 129

Clarify concealed pistol license rules while hunting

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 26, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Valde Garcia (R-22)

To clarify that the law which requires a hunting license to carry a gun where game animals are present does not prohibit a “carry concealed weapon” (CCW) permit holder from carrying a weapon in the field without a hunting license. The bill does not authorize actually taking game without a hunting license, however.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 2, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 8, 2003

Passed in the Senate 32 to 4 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 8, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation

April 21, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 12, 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 106 to 2 (details)

To clarify that the law which requires a hunting license to carry a gun where game animals are present does not prohibit a “carry concealed weapon” (CCW) permit holder from carrying a weapon in the field without a hunting license. The bill does not authorize actually taking game without a hunting license, however.

Received in the Senate

May 13, 2004

May 19, 2004

Passed in the Senate 32 to 4 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 3, 2004