2018 House Bill 5866

House Roll Call 567: Passed

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.

95 Yeas / 11 Nays
Republican (62 Yeas / 0 Nays)
Democrat (33 Yeas / 11 Nays)
Excused or Not Voting (3)