Introduced
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To revise and update many details, definitions and procedures in the comprehensive regulatory regime that governs commercial fishing in Michigan. Among other things the three-bill package comprised of House Bills 4567 to 4569 would impose new restrictions on catches and require commercial fisherman who anchor nets in place to disclose their GPS coordinates to state authorities. The bills would also increase license fees and penalties for rule violations, impose new fish catch reporting requirements, and much more.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation
Reported without amendment
Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-5) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
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To exclude lake trout taken from Lake Superior from an exception that allows commercial fishers to sell some game fish in some circumstances.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To revise provisions allowing commercial fishers to sell some lake perch, or receive compensation if they do not.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Substitute offered
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To adopt a substitute version of the bill that is less restrictive of commercial fishing.
The substitute failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 72 to 32 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
