2026 House Bill 5682

Natural resources: hunting; auction of Pure Michigan license; allow.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 43530.

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House Bill No. 5682 allows nonprofit sportsmen's organizations to auction up to five comprehensive hunting licenses annually, with most proceeds supporting Michigan's Game and Fish Protection Account to enhance conservation efforts.

Introduced in the House

March 5, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Phil Green (R-67) and three co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Mike Hoadley (R-99), David Martin (R-68) and Curtis VanderWall (R-102)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism

May 20, 2026

Reported with substitute H-1

June 2, 2026

Substitute H-1 concurred in by voice vote

Passed in the House 91 to 14 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

June 4, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture