2024 House Bill 5560

Natural resources: hunting; certain hunting and fishing licenses for corrections officers; provide for.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 43536c.

Official record

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HBs 5558-5560 amend the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to allow first responders, law enforcement officers, corrections officers, and active military members, to obtain certain hunting and fishing licenses at no cost.

Introduced in the House

March 12, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Kathy Schmaltz (R-46) and 18 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. David Prestin (R-108), Greg Markkanen (R-110), Cameron Cavitt (R-106), Brian BeGole (R-71), Robert Bezotte (R-50), Timothy Beson (R-96), Mike Mueller (R-72), Ken Borton (R-105), Alicia St. Germaine (R-62), Tom Kunse (R-100), Denise Mentzer (D-61), Mike Harris (R-52), John Roth (R-104), Jason Morgan (D-23), Mike McFall (D-8), Jenn Hill (D-109), Curtis VanderWall (R-102) and Joseph Aragona (R-60)

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