2003 Senate Bill 227 / Public Act 269

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Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 27, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Beverly Hammerstrom (R-17)

To provide sentencing guidelines for the crimes proposed by Senate Bills 226 to 229 of possessing, releasing, or importing certain non-native aquatic species (nuisance species) or genetically engineered organisms (GEOs) without a state permit.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Oct. 23, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 29, 2003

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To provide sentencing guidelines for the crimes proposed by Senate Bills 226 to 229 of possessing, releasing, or importing certain non-native or genetically engineered fish or other organisms without a state permit.

Received in the House

Oct. 29, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Tourism

Dec. 9, 2003

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 17, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which incorporates technical changes that do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 2 (details)

To provide sentencing guidelines for the crimes proposed by Senate Bills 226 to 229 of possessing, releasing, or importing certain non-native or genetically engineered fish or other organisms without a state permit.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 18, 2003

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2003