2007 Senate Bill 338 / 2008 Public Act 293

Require DNR to sell gift certificates

Introduced in the Senate

March 6, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Michelle McManus (R-35)

To require the Department of Natural Resources to offer for sale “gift certificates” redeemable for hunting and fishing licenses, state park entrance and camping fees, Off Road Vehicle and snowmobile registration fees, etc.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

May 8, 2007

Reported without amendment

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

May 10, 2007

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

May 15, 2007

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 15, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

Feb. 12, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 24, 2008

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

Amendment offered by Rep. Joel Sheltrown (D-103)

To move back the date the bill goes into effect.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To require the Department of Natural Resources to offer for sale “gift certificates” redeemable for hunting and fishing licenses, state park entrance and camping fees, Off Road Vehicle and snowmobile registration fees, etc.

Received in the Senate

Sept. 25, 2008

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Oct. 6, 2008