2005 House Bill 4711

Ban certain non-native species

Introduced in the House

May 3, 2005

Introduced by Rep. David Palsrok (R-101)

To expand the law banning the release of certain non-native fish species to include introducing a prohibited species or knowingly possessing a live organism if it were a prohibited species, except for identification, lawful eradication or control, or research purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment

June 2, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 14, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 15, 2005

Passed in the House 103 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 16, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs