2005 Senate Bill 217

Create non-native species advisory council

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 17, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

To authorize the creation of a state non-native species advisory council to recommend additions to the list of prohibited species, and annually update a list of infested waterbodies.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

June 2, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 8, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that changes the name of the council to the "invasive species advisory council," and makes various technical changes.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 9, 2005

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To authorize the creation of a state invasive species advisory council to recommend additions to the list of prohibited species, and annually update a list of infested waterbodies.

Received in the House

June 9, 2005

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