2010 House Bill 5822 / Public Act 69

Authorize shooting of at-large swine

Introduced in the House

Feb. 17, 2010

Introduced by Rep. Mike Huckleberry (D-70)

To allow animal control officers or individuals with any hunting license to kill swine running at large on public property.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

March 2, 2010

Reported without amendment

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

March 9, 2010

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 109 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 10, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy

April 14, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 5, 2010

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To allow animal control officers or individuals with any hunting license to kill swine running at large on public property.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

May 13, 2010