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MI HB6027

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/23/2020

Primary Sponsor

Terry Sabo

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Removes the March 1, 2014 expiration date for legally blind residents to purchase a senior all-species fishing license, making this eligibility permanent.

  • Establishes that individuals with a developmental disability may obtain an all-species fishing license free of charge.

  • Defines "developmental disability" by reference to section 100a of the Mental Health Code (1974 PA 258, MCL 330.1100a).

  • Clarifies the definition of "disabled veteran" to mean a resident rated as permanently and totally disabled by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at 100% for non-blindness disabilities, or rated as individually unemployable.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Natural resources: hunting; free all-species fishing license for individuals with a developmental disability; provide for. Amends sec. 43537 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43537).

Disabilities: other

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 07/23/2020

8/6/2020

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources And Outdoor Recreation7/23/2020

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