2001 House Bill 4937 / 2002 Public Act 108

Introduced in the House

June 11, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Susan Tabor (R-71)

To lower from 12 to 5 years the age for voluntary youth fishing licenses.

Referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation

Oct. 30, 2001

Amendment offered

To remove any lower age limit for the voluntary licenses, so they would be available for any child under age 17.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Oct. 31, 2001

Passed in the House 105 to 1 (details)

To remove any lower age limit for voluntary youth fishing licenses, so they would be available for any child under age 17.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 31, 2001

March 6, 2002

Amendment offered

To remove a requirement for the Department of Natural Resources to issue a Michigan fishing patch to the licensee with the license.

The amendment passed by voice vote

March 7, 2002

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 7, 2002

To remove any lower age limit for voluntary youth fishing licenses, so they would be available for any child under age 17.

March 12, 2002

Passed in the House 104 to 1 (details)

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

Received in the Senate

March 12, 2002

Signed by Gov. John Engler

March 27, 2002