2005 Senate Bill 213 / Public Act 79

Ban certain non-native species

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 17, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Tony Stamas (R-36)

To prohibit a person from introducing a prohibited or restricted species, or a genetically engineered or nonnative fish, insect, or aquatic plant, unless authorized by a permit from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) or the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA). The current law prohibits releasing a nonnaturalized genetically engineered or nonnative fish without a permit.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

June 2, 2005

Reported without amendment

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

June 8, 2005

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

June 9, 2005

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 9, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment

June 23, 2005

Reported without amendment

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

June 28, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes related to permits issued by the Department of Agriculture.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 29, 2005

Passed in the House 105 to 2 (details)

To prohibit a person from introducing a prohibited or restricted species, or a genetically engineered or nonnative fish, insect, or aquatic plant, unless authorized by a permit from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) or the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA). The current law prohibits releasing a nonnaturalized genetically engineered or nonnative fish without a permit.

Received in the Senate

June 30, 2005

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 19, 2005