2003 House Bill 4139 / Public Act 4

Introduced in the House

Feb. 4, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Joseph Rivet (D-96)

To expand the types of documentation acceptable for a member of the armed forces to establish eligibility for discounted hunting or fishing licenses for species and seasons not limited by lottery. Allowable documents would include duty papers, military orders, or other evidence verifying that the person is stationed outside of the state. Current law permits service men and women who were state residents when they enlisted, or who maintain a residence here, to obtain a hunting or fishing license for $1 and the presentation of leave papers.

Referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation

March 12, 2003

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 13, 2003

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 18, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

March 27, 2003

Reported without amendment

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

April 1, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which expands the scope of the bill to include National Guard troops.

The substitute passed by voice vote

April 2, 2003

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To expand the types of documentation acceptable for a member of the armed forces to establish eligibility for discounted hunting or fishing licenses for species and seasons not limited by lottery. Allowable documents would include duty papers, military orders, or other evidence verifying that the person is stationed outside of the state. Current law permits service men and women who were state residents when they enlisted, or who maintain a residence here, to obtain a hunting or fishing license for $1 and the presentation of leave papers.

Received in the House

April 8, 2003

Passed in the House 100 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

April 22, 2003