2023 House Bill 4856

Natural resources: wildlife; membership on the Michigan wildlife council; modify.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 43532b (MCL 324.43532b), as added by 2013 PA 246.

Official record

AI Analysis – Experimental

This bill aims to ensure the subaccount's funds, sourced from various channels, are available beyond the fiscal year. It also proposes the establishment of the Michigan wildlife council within the department, consisting of members from diverse sectors such as hunting, fishing, local businesses, agriculture, media, rural areas, wildlife expertise, tribal government, and the scientific community, appointed by the governor with senate approval.

Introduced in the House

June 27, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Denise Mentzer (D-61) and 26 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Noah Arbit (D-20), Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Jimmie Wilson (D-32), Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), Phil Skaggs (D-80), Felicia Brabec (D-33), Helena Scott (D-7), Laurie Pohutsky (D-17), Tyrone Carter (D-1), Rachel Hood (D-81), Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Reggie Miller (D-31), Betsy Coffia (D-103), Julie Brixie (D-73), Regina Weiss (D-6), Kelly Breen (D-21), Julie Rogers (D-41), Jim Haadsma (D-44), Natalie Price (D-5), Stephanie Young (D-16), John Fitzgerald (D-83), Angela Witwer (D-76), Sharon MacDonell (D-56) and Abraham Aiyash (D-9)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation