2016 Senate Bill 1073 / Public Act 461

Authorize electronic hunting and fishing licenses

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 8, 2016

Introduced by Sen. Arlan Meekhof (R-30)

To authorize the development and use of an electronic hunting license individuals could display on a smartphone or other electronic device.

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Oct. 18, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 19, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To authorize the development and use of an electronic hunting license individuals could display on a smartphone or other electronic device, to be ready by March 1, 2018.

Received in the House

Oct. 19, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation

Nov. 30, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2016

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To authorize the development and use of an electronic hunting license individuals could display on a smartphone or other electronic device, to be ready by March 1, 2018.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 31, 2016