2012 Senate Bill 1350 / Public Act 520

Authorize gray wolf hunting season

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 17, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To authorize a gray wolf hunting season.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, and Great Lakes

Nov. 27, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 29, 2012

Amendment offered by Sen. Howard Walker (R-37)

To create a state "wolf management advisory council".

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 23 to 15 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 29, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

Dec. 4, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 11, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Frank Foster (R-107)

To add to a declaration in the bill that “the wildlife populations of the state and their habitat are of paramount importance to the citizens of this state” a clause asserting that this is also important to the state’s native American tribes.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Dec. 12, 2012

Passed in the House 66 to 43 (details)

To authorize a gray wolf hunting season.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 14, 2012

Passed in the Senate 27 to 11 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 28, 2012