2005 Senate Bill 620 / Public Act 112

Ban “Internet hunting”

Introduced in the Senate

June 21, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Bruce Patterson (R-7)

To prohibit “internet hunting” using “the Internet to operate a firearm, bow, or crossbow for the purpose of taking an animal, whether or not the animal is in this state,” punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

June 23, 2005

Reported without amendment

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

June 28, 2005

Substitute offered

To change the penalties to up to 93 days in jail and a $500 fine, and apply these to House Bill 4465 and Senate Bill 373.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 29, 2005

Amendment offered by Sen. Bruce Patterson (R-7)

To establish a new date on which the bill will go into effect if passed.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To authorize penalties of up to 93 days in jail and a $500 fine for the “internet hunting” prohibited by House Bill 4465 and Senate Bill 373.

Received in the House

June 29, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Conservation, Forestry, and Outdoor Recreation

July 20, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 6, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes that do not affect its substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 90 to 6 (details)

To authorize penalties of up to 93 days in jail and a $500 fine for the “internet hunting” prohibited by House Bill 4465 and Senate Bill 373.

Received in the Senate

Sept. 7, 2005

Sept. 8, 2005

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Sept. 21, 2005