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MI SB0246

Bill

Status

Passed

12/1/2015

Primary Sponsor

Dale Zorn

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan's criminal procedure law to update sentencing guidelines for wildlife and natural resource-related felonies under Chapter 324 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

  • Adds 16 wildlife and forestry felonies to the sentencing guidelines, including crimes involving protected species possession, introduction of prohibited species, forest product theft, arson, and damage to plants.

  • Establishes felony classifications (D, E, F, G, or H) and statutory maximum sentences ranging from 2 to 10 years for each offense.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment (February 14, 2016), contingent on Senate Bills 244 and 245 of the 98th Legislature also being enacted into law.

  • Approved by the Governor on November 16, 2015.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines; update references. Amends sec. 13e, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13e). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0244'15, SB 0245'15

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0189'15 With Immediate Effect

12/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources5/13/2015
Outdoor Recreation And Tourism3/26/2015

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