2019 House Bill 5002 / 2020 Public Act 270

Let minors buy fishing licenses for $2

Introduced in the House

Sept. 18, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Gary Howell (R-82)

To exempt individuals under 17 years of age from having to pay the $1 surcharge added to an all-species fishing license. Alternatively, under House Bill 5003 a young angler could choose to pay $2 for this license.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation

Dec. 10, 2019

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Jan. 14, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jan. 22, 2020

Passed in the House 101 to 5 (details)

Received in the Senate

Jan. 23, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Feb. 27, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 10, 2020

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To exempt individuals under 17 years of age from having to pay the $1 surcharge added to an all-species fishing license. Alternatively, under House Bill 5003 a young angler could choose to pay $2 for this license.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 29, 2020