2015 Senate Bill 246 / Public Act 189

Increase illegal game killing penalties

Introduced in the Senate

March 26, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Dale Zorn (R-17)

To establish sentencing guidelines for the increased penalties proposed by Senate Bills 244 and 245 for illegally shooting, buying or selling certain game or protected animals.

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

May 7, 2015

Reported without amendment

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

May 13, 2015

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 13, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Sept. 22, 2015

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 28, 2015

Passed in the House 77 to 28 (details)

To establish sentencing guidelines for the increased penalties proposed by Senate Bills 244 and 245 for illegally shooting, buying or selling certain game or protected animals.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Nov. 16, 2015