2024 Senate Bill 860

Natural resources: wildlife; Michigan woodcock recovery plan; create.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 40503.

AI Analysis – Experimental

Mandates the creation of a plan to restore American woodcock (Scolopax minor) populations in Michigan in alignment with the American Woodcock Conservation Plan. The development of this plan requires consultation with various stakeholders, including the American Woodcock Society, the Ruffed Grouse Society, the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, the Wildlife Management Institute, the department's timber and forest products advisory council, the United States Forest Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and other interested parties.

Introduced in the Senate

May 7, 2024

Introduced by Sen. John Cherry (D-27)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture

Oct. 1, 2024

Reported with substitute S-1

Oct. 2, 2024

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Oct. 8, 2024

Reported with substitute S-1

Substitute S-1 concurred in by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 30 to 6 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 15, 2024

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