Introduced
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To prohibit a person from introducing a prohibited or restricted species, or a genetically engineered or nonnative fish, insect, or aquatic plant, unless authorized by a permit from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) or the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA). The current law prohibits releasing a nonnaturalized genetically engineered or nonnative fish without a permit.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one with technical changes. This version was subsequently superceded by the Pavlov substitute.
The substitute failed by voice vote
Substitute offered
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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
Passed in the House 103 to 2 (details)
Create a state "Invasive Species Fund" to receive civil fines and permit fees collected under the law regulating the introduction of potentially invasive species. Money in the fund could be used to enforce this law, and for public education about invasive species. Also, to require the Department of Environmental Quality to post on its website information about this law, including a list of banned species. See House Bill 4710.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
