2007 Senate Bill 531 / 2008 Public Act 301

Ban tranquilizer darts in hunting

Introduced in the Senate

May 24, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Michelle McManus (R-35)

To ban the use of tranquilizer darts in hunting.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Feb. 19, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 21, 2008

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 21, 2008

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

May 6, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 25, 2008

Passed in the House 101 to 2 (details)

To ban the use of tranquilizer darts in hunting.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 2, 2008

Motion by Sen. Alan L. Cropsey (R-33)

To give the bill immediate effect.

The motion failed 25 to 13 (details)

Motion by Sen. Alan L. Cropsey (R-33)

Consideration postponed

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Nov. 13, 2008