2003 House Bill 4896 / Public Act 242

Introduced in the House

June 25, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Randy Richardville (R-56)

To repeal a January 4, 2004 sunset on the law which requires the Department of Natural Resources to establish a season or seasons for falconers to take certain raptors for use in falconry.

Referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation

Nov. 12, 2003

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 13, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which extends the sunset until 2009, rather than repeal it, and also allow for the issuance of two permits annually to take one northern goshawk per permit during the fall passage season for use in falconry.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

To extend until 2009 a January 4, 2004 sunset on the law which requires the Department of Natural Resources to establish a season or seasons for falconers to take certain raptors for use in falconry. The bill would also allow for the issuance of two permits annually to take one northern goshawk per permit during the fall passage season for use in falconry.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 13, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Dec. 4, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 11, 2003

Passed in the Senate 36 to 2 (details)

To extend until 2009 a January 4, 2004 sunset on the law which requires the Department of Natural Resources to establish a season or seasons for falconers to take certain raptors for use in falconry. The bill would also allow for the issuance of two permits annually to take one northern goshawk per permit during the fall passage season for use in falconry.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 23, 2003