2009 Senate Bill 349 / Public Act 69

Allow greater hunting/fishing license discounts

Introduced in the Senate

March 10, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Jim Barcia (D-31)

To allow hunting and fishing licenses to be discounted by more than 15 percent for marketing purposes (the maximum allowed under current law).

Referred to the Committee on Hunting, Fishing, and Outdoor Recreation

March 31, 2009

Reported without amendment

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

May 7, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that would also require the Department of Natural Resources to explore the establishment of a program to enter into partnerships with organizations that promote hunting and fishing in Michigan.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 12, 2009

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To allow hunting and fishing licenses to be discounted by more than 15 percent (the maximum allowed under current law) to increase participation, and allow discounted fee or no fee for any license (not just antlerless deer) to achieve a harvest or management objective for that species. Also, to "encourage" the Department of Natural Resources to create a partnership program with organizations that promote hunting and fishing.

Received in the House

May 12, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

June 2, 2009

Reported without amendment

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

June 9, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the Senate-passed version of the bill with one that does not require the Department of Natural Resources to explore partnerships with organizations that promote hunting and fishing in Michigan.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 1 (details)

To allow hunting and fishing licenses to be discounted by more than 15 percent (the maximum allowed under current law) to increase participation, and allow discounted fee or no fee for any license (not just antlerless deer) to achieve a harvest or management objective for that species.

Received in the Senate

June 25, 2009

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 9, 2009