2003 House Bill 4867 / 2004 Public Act 130

Concealed pistol licensee may carry on state land

Introduced in the House

June 19, 2003

Introduced by Rep. James Koetje (R-86)

To prohibit the Department of Natural Resources from banning the carrying of handguns on state land by those who have a concealed pistol license (CPL), or are otherwise authorized to carry. A person would still need a hunting license to take game.

Referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation

Dec. 10, 2003

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 16, 2003

Substitute offered

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 103 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 17, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 5, 2004

Reported without amendment

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

May 6, 2004

Substitute offered

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 11, 2004

Passed in the Senate 34 to 4 (details)

To prohibit the Department of Natural Resources from banning the carrying of handguns on state land by those who have a concealed pistol license (CPL), or are otherwise authorized to carry. A person would still need a hunting license to take game.

Received in the House

May 11, 2004

May 18, 2004

Passed in the House 102 to 2 (details)

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

Received

Motion to reconsider by Rep. Randy Richardville (R-56)

The motion passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 104 to 2 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 3, 2004