2016 Senate Bill 1093 / Public Act 477

Revise invasive plant designation process to extend for another two years the deadline for state officials

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 21, 2016

Introduced by Sen. Mike Kowall (R-15)

To extend until 2019 the deadline for adding more plants and animals to a list of non-native species that it is a crime to bring into the state.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Dec. 1, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 1, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Dec. 6, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 14, 2016

Amendment offered by Rep. Jon Hoadley (D-60)

To require interim reports on additions to the banned species list.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Dec. 15, 2016

Passed in the House 95 to 12 (details)

To extend until 2019 the deadline for adding more plants and animals to a list of non-native species that it is a crime to bring into the state.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2016