2018 House Bill 5866 / Public Act 529

Revise fishing regulations to permit selling "non-game" species

Introduced in the House

April 24, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Joseph Bellino (R-17)

To change the rules on the sale of "non-game" fish (generally bottom-feeders like carp) that are removed from Michigan waters under a special permit so as to facilitate such removals. It would also revise the rules on how many hooks can be attached to a single line for the taking of smelt, alewife, or other bait fish.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

June 6, 2018

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 5, 2018

Substitute offered by Rep. Joseph Bellino (R-17)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 95 to 11 (details)

To change the rules on the sale of "non-game" fish (generally bottom-feeders like carp) that are removed from Michigan waters under a special permit so as to facilitate such removals. It would also allow fish taken in fishing tournaments to be donated to charitable organizations. It would also revise the rules on how many hooks can be attached to a single line for the taking of smelt, alewife, or other bait fish.

Received in the Senate

Sept. 26, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Dec. 6, 2018

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 19, 2018

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To change the rules on the sale of "non-game" fish (generally bottom-feeders like carp) that are removed from Michigan waters under a special permit so as to facilitate such removals. It would also allow fish taken in fishing tournaments to be donated to charitable organizations. It would also revise the rules on how many hooks can be attached to a single line for the taking of smelt, alewife, or other bait fish.

Received in the House

Dec. 20, 2018

Passed in the House 95 to 12 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 27, 2018