2009 Senate Bill 409 / Public Act 34

Revise hunting/fishing license term detail

Introduced in the Senate

March 26, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Jim Barcia (D-31)

To revise hunting and fishing license terms so that they all would be valid from March 1 through March 31 of the following year, or “as otherwise provided by order of the Natural Resources Commission.” Under current law the dates are the same, but the exception is for “licenses for a designated limited season”.

Referred to the Committee on Hunting, Fishing, and Outdoor Recreation

March 31, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 21, 2009

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

April 22, 2009

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

April 22, 2009

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

May 5, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 12, 2009

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

To establish that multi-year licenses would be priced at the same rate as annual ones, times the number of years the license is valid.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 101 to 4 (details)

To revise hunting and fishing license terms so that they all would be valid from March 1 through March 31 of the following year, or “as otherwise provided by order of the Natural Resources Commission.” Under current law the dates are the same, but the exception is for “licenses for a designated limited season”.

Received in the Senate

May 20, 2009

Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 4, 2009