2015 House Bill 5146

Increase penalty for importing deer carcass from disease zone

Introduced in the House

Dec. 10, 2015

Introduced by Rep. John Kivela (D-109)

To increase the penalty for bringing a deer or elk carcass into Michigan from a place where chronic wasting disease has been detected in the wildlife population to a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a fine of up to $2,000.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

March 8, 2016

Reported without amendment

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

May 17, 2016

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 18, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Oct. 18, 2016

Reported without amendment

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