2021 House Bill 4149 / 2022 Public Act 14

Make minor fishing rule infractions a civil offense only

Introduced in the House

Feb. 4, 2021

Introduced by Rep. John Damoose (R-107)

To repeal criminal sanctions for a person who is ice fishing and fails to attach his or her name and address to tip-ups, or regular fishing with more than the authorized number of lines. These violations would instead be subject to fines up to $150.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 9, 2021

Reported without amendment

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

April 15, 2021

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To repeal criminal sanctions for a person is ice fishing and fails to attach his or her name and address to tip-ups, or regular fishing with more than the authorized number of lines. These violations would instead be subject to fines up to $150.

Received in the Senate

April 20, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Dec. 9, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 10, 2022

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To repeal criminal sanctions for a person is ice fishing and fails to attach his or her name and address to tip-ups, or regular fishing with more than the authorized number of lines. These violations would instead be subject to fines up to $150.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Feb. 23, 2022