2008 Senate Bill 1084 / Public Act 318

Allow capture or killing of wolf attacking livestock

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 6, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Ron Jelinek (R-21)

To establish that, notwithstanding other laws that prohibit harming a gray wolf, a livestock owner may remove, capture, or use lethal means if necessary to stop a wolf that is attacking the livestock. The action would have to be reported to the Department of Natural Resources, and if the wolf is captured it would have to transferred to a conservation officer. Senate Bill 1077 deals with wolves attacking a dog.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

June 17, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 24, 2008

Substitute offered

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 25, 2008

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 25, 2008

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

Nov. 12, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 2, 2008

Substitute offered

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

To establish that, notwithstanding other laws that prohibit harming a gray wolf, a livestock owner may remove, capture, or use lethal means if necessary to stop a wolf that is attacking the livestock. The action would have to be reported to the Department of Natural Resources, and if the wolf is captured it would have to transferred to a conservation officer. Senate Bill 1077 deals with wolves attacking a dog.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 4, 2008

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 17, 2008