Introduced
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To define terms for define terms for the double-crested cormorant control program proposed by Senate Bill 354. See House substitute description for details of the definitions.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
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 definitions in the final version are: "Cormorant damage" would mean "adverse impacts of double-crested cormorants on fish, including fish hatchery stock, wildlife, plants, and their habitats," and "Cormorant depredation order" would mean "the depredation order for double crested cormorants to protect public resources, 50 CFR 21.48, issued by the United States Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To also include damage to man-made structures in the definition of "cormorant damage." In a recent House committee hearing testimony was given that cormorant guano had damaged a $75 million paint job on the Mackinac Bridge.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)
To define terms for define terms for the double-crested cormorant control program proposed by Senate Bill 354. See House substitute description for details of the definitions.
