2003 Senate Bill 596 / Public Act 164

Introduced in the Senate

June 24, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Bob Emerson (D-27)

To increase the fees for a permit to apply chemicals designed to control swimmers' itch and aquatic weeds in a pond or lake. The fees would range from $75 to $1,500, depending on the size of the lake. Under current law, the maximum fee is $150.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

June 26, 2003

Reported without amendment

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

July 1, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates technical changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 34 to 1 (details)

Received in the House

July 1, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

July 17, 2003

Passed in the House 70 to 37 (details)

To increase the fees for a permit to apply chemicals designed to control swimmers' itch and aquatic weeds in a pond or lake. The fees would range from $75 to $1,500, depending on the size of the lake. Under current law, the maximum fee is $150.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Aug. 11, 2003