2021 House Bill 4242 / 2022 Public Act 30

Revise bait fish sales restrictions

Introduced in the House

Feb. 16, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Julie Alexander (R-64)

To repeal a ban on exporting live minnows, wigglers, or crayfish as bait if they were grown and taken within this state.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation

May 6, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 26, 2021

Passed in the House 66 to 43 (details)

To repeal a ban on exporting live minnows, wigglers, or crayfish as bait if they were grown and taken within this state. Such exports require a state license, and the bill would also increase the license fee from $25 to $500, and mandate monthly reports from vendors.

Received in the Senate

May 27, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Feb. 10, 2022

Reported without amendment

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

Feb. 22, 2022

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

To repeal a ban on exporting live minnows, wigglers, or crayfish as bait if they were grown and taken within this state. Such exports require a state license, and the bill would also increase the license fee from $25 to $500, and mandate monthly reports from vendors.

Received in the House

Feb. 22, 2022

March 1, 2022

Passed in the House 86 to 18 (details)

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

March 15, 2022