2023 House Bill 4855

Natural resources: hunting; wolf management advisory council membership; modify.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 43540e (MCL 324.43540e), as added by 2012 PA 520.

AI Analysis – Experimental

The bill proposes amendments to the 1994 PA 451, known as the "Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act," specifically targeting section 43540e. It aims to establish a wolf management advisory council within the department, detailing the composition of the council, which includes representatives from conservation organizations, hunting or fishing organizations, tribal governments, agricultural interests, animal advocacy organizations, and an individual with a master's degree in a relevant scientific discipline. The council is mandated to meet at least annually, operate under the Open Meetings Act, and its documents are subject to the Freedom of Information Act.