2016 Senate Bill 1075 / Public Act 463

Authorize electronic hunting and fishing licenses

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 8, 2016

Introduced by Sen. Wayne Schmidt (R-37)

To authorize the development and use of an electronic fishing license that individuals could display on a smartphone or other electronic device.

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Oct. 18, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 19, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To authorize the development and use of an electronic fishing license that individuals could display on a smartphone or other electronic device, to be ready by March 1, 2018.

Received in the House

Oct. 19, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation

Nov. 30, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2016

Substitute offered by Rep. Bruce Rendon (R-103)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To authorize the development and use of an electronic fishing license that individuals could display on a smartphone or other electronic device, to be ready by March 1, 2018.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 13, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2016