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MI HB5360

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

10/5/2021

Primary Sponsor

David Martin

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Grants the Natural Resources Commission exclusive authority to regulate sport fishing under part 487, in addition to its existing authority over game taking
  • Requires the Commission to utilize principles of sound scientific management when making decisions regarding taking of game and fish, with authority to review scientific literature, department personnel testimony, and independent expert input
  • Mandates the Commission provide a 30-day advance notice of orders to relevant legislative committees (conservation, environment, natural resources, recreation, tourism, agriculture committees; appropriations committees and subcommittees) before issuing orders
  • Declares that hunting, fishing, and taking of game are valued cultural heritage and important to the state's economy and natural resource management, establishing a citizen right to these activities subject to Commission regulations
  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent upon passage of both HB 5358 and HB 5359

Legislative Description

Natural resources: fishing; exclusive authority to regulate sport fishing; provide to natural resources commission. Amends sec. 40113a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40113a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5358'21, HB 5359'21

State agencies (existing): natural resources

Last Action

Referred To Second Reading

4/28/2022

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources And Outdoor Recreation10/5/2021

Full Bill Text

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