2009 House Bill 4579 / Public Act 52

Add new species to banned species list

Introduced in the House

March 12, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Rebekah Warren (D-53)

To add the Eurasian Ruffe, Round Goby, Tubenose Goby, Eurasian Collared Dove, Rusty Crayfish Giant African Snail, Giant Pond Snail, Quagga Mussel, and the Zebra Mussel to a list of banned species in a <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2005-SB-213">law</a> banning their introduction into the state, and also authorize adding crustaceans and birds to be named later to the ban list.

Referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment

March 26, 2009

Reported without amendment

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

April 1, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that adds additional species.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 1 (details)

To add the Cylindro, Fanwort, Starry Stonewort, Nutria, Eurasian Ruffe, Round Goby, Tubenose Goby, Eurasian Collared Dove, Rusty Crayfish Giant African Snail, Giant Pond Snail, Quagga Mussel, Zebra Mussel and five species of snail to a list of banned species in a <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2005-SB-213">law</a> banning their introduction into the state, and also authorize adding crustaceans and birds to be named later to the ban list.

Received in the Senate

April 2, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

May 19, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that delegates power to the Natural Resources Commission to add or delete species from the list of prohibited or restricted species, except for insects or plants over which the legislature would retain authority.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 4, 2009

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To delegate power to the Natural Resources Commission to add or delete species from the list of prohibited or restricted species in a <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2005-SB-213">law</a> banning their introduction into the state, except for insects or plants, over which the legislature would retain authority.

Received in the House

June 4, 2009

June 9, 2009

Passed in the House 106 to 1 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill, which delegates power to the Natural Resources Commission to add or delete species from the list of prohibited or restricted species in a law banning their introduction into the state, with some exceptions.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 23, 2009