2003 Senate Bill 193

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 18, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Bruce Patterson (R-7)

To require the Secretary of State to develop a Ducks Unlimited fund-raising license plate, with fees collected for the plate going to the Michigan Chapter of Ducks Unlimited for the protection, enhancement, and acquisition of wetlands and associated uplands in this state.

Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs

June 17, 2003

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 2, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one incorporating the provisions proposed by Senate Bill 785, which would require organizations desiring a fundraising plate to pay a $15,000 start-up fee and meet sales goals to continue the plate.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 3, 2003

Passed in the Senate 35 to 2 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 3, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Dec. 17, 2003

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.