2013 Senate Bill 171 / Public Act 175

Increase fine for illegally shooting deer with big racks

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 12, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Phil Pavlov (R-25)

To increase the amount of restitution a person must pay for shooting a deer out of season or without a proper license if the animal has big antlers, with the penalty amount based on the size of the antlers.

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

March 12, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 14, 2013

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 14, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Oct. 29, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 12, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Andrea LaFontaine (R-32)

To revise a detail of how penalties would be assessed based on the size of the antlers.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Nov. 13, 2013

Passed in the House 108 to 2 (details)

To increase the amount of restitution a person must pay for shooting a deer out of season or without a proper license if the animal has big antlers, with the penalty amount based on the size of the antlers.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 14, 2013

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Nov. 26, 2013