2011 House Bill 4827

Create “Invasive Species Advisory Council”

Introduced in the House

June 28, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Peter Pettalia (R-106)

To require the state government “Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Council” proposed by House Bill 4728 to make a nonbinding recommendation to the governor related to an upcoming federal ballast water standard. This refers to ballast water discharges into the Great Lakes by ocean-going ships, a source or invasive species in the lakes.

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

Nov. 29, 2011

Reported without amendment

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

Jan. 17, 2012

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