2007 Senate Bill 572 / 2008 Public Act 169

Revise handicapped bow use law

Introduced in the Senate

June 7, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Jim Barcia (D-31)

To give the Natural Resources Commission the authority to regulate the taking of game by a one-armed person with a modified bow that can be shot with one arm. The bill would remove a statutory provision and give the Commission the authority to set rules.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Nov. 6, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 8, 2007

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 8, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

June 17, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 19, 2008

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To give the Natural Resources Commission the authority to regulate the taking of game by a one-armed person with a modified bow that can be shot with one arm. The bill would remove a statutory provision and give the Commission the authority to set rules.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 2, 2008