2015 Senate Bill 245 / Public Act 188

Increase illegal game killing penalties

Introduced in the Senate

March 26, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Dale Zorn (R-17)

To increase the number of years an individual is banned from hunting for illegally shooting, buying or selling a deer, bear, elk, moose, etc.

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

May 7, 2015

Reported without amendment

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

May 13, 2015

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To increase the number of years an individual is banned from hunting for illegally shooting, buying or selling a deer, bear, elk, moose, etc. Under current law the suspension is for three years, and the bill would change this to up to 15 years depending on the species.

Received in the House

May 13, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Sept. 22, 2015

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 22, 2015

Substitute offered by Rep. Andrea LaFontaine (R-32)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Ed McBroom (R-108)

To apply the proposed sanctions only if an individual willfully committed the violation.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Oct. 28, 2015

Passed in the House 78 to 27 (details)

To increase the number of years an individual is banned from hunting for illegally shooting, buying or selling a deer, bear, elk, moose, etc. Under current law the suspension is for three years, and the bill would change this to up to 15 years depending on the species.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 29, 2015

Passed in the Senate 35 to 1 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Nov. 16, 2015