2003 Senate Bill 226 / Public Act 270

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Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 27, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Beverly Hammerstrom (R-17)

To prohibit releasing a genetically engineered or nonnative organism without a permit from the Department of Natural Resources, subject to felony penalties of up to five years in prison and a fine of $250,000. The bill also prohibits the importation of certain genetically engineered organisms (GEOs) without a permit. The legislation is part of a package comprised of Senate Bills 226 to 229.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Oct. 23, 2003

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 28, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which narrows its scope to prohibit the release of a genetically engineered or nonnative fish, rather than the broader term "organism".

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 29, 2003

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To prohibit releasing a genetically engineered or nonnative fish without a permit from the Department of Natural Resources, subject to felony penalties of up to five years in prison and a fine of $250,000. The bill also prohibits the importation of certain genetically engineered organisms (GEOs) without a permit. The legislation is part of a package comprised of Senate Bills 226 to 229.

Received in the House

Oct. 29, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Tourism

Dec. 9, 2003

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 17, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which incorporates technical changes that do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 2 (details)

To prohibit releasing a genetically engineered or nonnative fish without a permit from the Department of Natural Resources, subject to felony penalties of up to five years in prison and a fine of $250,000. The bill also prohibits the importation of certain genetically engineered organisms (GEOs) without a permit. The legislation is part of a package comprised of Senate Bills 226 to 229.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 18, 2003

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2003