2005 House Bill 5408 / 2006 Public Act 433

Ease bow and long gun transport restrictions

Introduced in the House

Nov. 8, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Tim Moore (R-97)

To eliminate the requirement to obtain a hunting license to transport firearms and bows, if they are locked in the trunk of a vehicle. Under current law, a citation may be issued if a long rifle or bow is transported through an area populated by wild game and the owner does not have a hunting license.

Referred to the Committee on Conservation, Forestry, and Outdoor Recreation

March 9, 2006

Reported without amendment

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

March 23, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 28, 2006

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To eliminate the requirement to obtain a hunting license to transport firearms and bows, if they are locked in the trunk of a vehicle, or a location that is not readily accessible to any occupant of a vehicle, rather than the trunk. Under current law, a citation may be issued if a long rifle or bow is transported through an area populated by wild game and the owner does not have a hunting license.

Received

To give the bill immediate effect.

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 29, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Sept. 14, 2006

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 19, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that extends its scope to include a gun or bow in a vehicle location that is not readily accessible to any occupant of a vehicle, rather than just the trunk.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 20, 2006

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 20, 2006

Sept. 21, 2006

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Oct. 3, 2006