MI HB5551

Changes the definition of "resident" in Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to remove the requirement that active duty military personnel be "officially stationed in this state" to qualify for in-state hunting and fishing license rates.

Expands resident status to include any individual regularly enlisted or commissioned in the U.S. armed forces, regardless of their duty station location.

Removes a separate provision that allowed military members who were residents at time of enlistment and maintained Michigan residency for driver's license or voter registration purposes to qualify for resident rates.

Adds definition of "reptile" to include turtles, snakes, lizards, and any other member of the class reptilia.

Clarifies that "open season" includes both the first and last day of hunting and fishing seasons.