2018 House Bill 6205

Revise animal industry regulations

Introduced in the House

June 12, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Dan Lauwers (R-81)

To overhaul many details of existing rules, and expand the authority of state officials to establish new requirements and regulations on animal industry record keeping, identification, management, treatment, and movements of livestock or other animals to, from or within the state. This deals with regulations controlling the potential spread of animal diseases and infections, and among other things would empower the Department of Agriculture with the approval of the governor to issue emergency orders “if the director determines that a delayed response to a specific reportable animal disease or condition will cause a significant impact on animals, an animal industry, or public health".

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

Nov. 28, 2018

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 4, 2018

Amendment offered by Rep. Dan Lauwers (R-81)

To require the Michigan state veterinarian to be notified by the relevant officials when certain diseases are found in wild animals.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 94 to 14 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 6, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

Dec. 12, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 20, 2018

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To overhaul many details of existing rules, and expand the authority of state officials to establish new requirements and regulations on animal industry record keeping, identification, management, treatment, and movements of livestock or other animals to, from or within the state. This deals with regulations controlling the potential spread of animal diseases and infections, and among other things would empower the Department of Agriculture with the approval of the governor to issue emergency orders “if the director determines that a delayed response to a specific reportable animal disease or condition will cause a significant impact on animals, an animal industry, or public health".

Received in the House

Dec. 21, 2018

Passed in the House 71 to 36 (details)

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

Vetoed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 28, 2018