Introduced
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To prohibit “internet hunting” using “the Internet to operate a firearm, bow, or crossbow for the purpose of taking an animal, whether or not the animal is in this state,” punishable by up to 90 days in jail and $1,000 fine.
Referred to the Committee on Conservation, Forestry, and Outdoor Recreation
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that doesn't make it a crime for a Michigan citizen to engage in "Internet hunting" where the actual shooting takes place in another state, but instead makes it a crime to set up or participate in an "Internet hunt" where the shooting takes place in Michigan.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 95 to 8 (details)
To make it a crime punishable by up to 90 days in jail and $1,000 fine for a Michigan citizen to to set up or participate in "Internet hunting" where the actual shooting takes place in Michigan.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that divides the prohibitions among this bill and Senate Bills 373 and 620. The applications of the prohibition are also spelled out in detail in the three bills.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To prohibit “internet hunting” or "computer-assisted shooting" with a firearm, which means using a computer to remotely control the aiming and discharge of a firearm to kill an animal, whether or not the animal is located in Michigan. Senate Bill 373 applies the ban to bows and crossbows.
Passed in the House 100 to 8 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill, which divides up the bill’s provisions into the bills of a legislative package comprised of House Bill 4465, and Senate Bills 373 and 620.
Received
Motion to reconsider
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Consideration postponed
Passed in the House 100 to 6 (details)
