2011 House Bill 5053 / 2012 Public Act 337

Allow bait fish exports under permit

Introduced in the House

Oct. 11, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Mike Shirkey (R-65)

To allow a person who gets a state permit to export live minnows, wigglers, or crayfish used as bait out of the state. Export is not allowed under current law.

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

Jan. 31, 2012

Reported without amendment

Feb. 1, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 2, 2012

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 7, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

May 29, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 27, 2012

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To allow a person who gets a state permit to export live minnows, wigglers, or crayfish used as bait out of the state. Export is not allowed under current law.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 16, 2012