Signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends reporting requirements for commercial fishing to keep the state in compliance with a new consent decree between the federal and state governments and several of Michigan's federally recognized tribes.

Highlights:

• Restructures laws concerning the environment and natural resources of the state (Sec. 1). 

• Prohibits the discharge of certain substances into the environment (Sec. 1). 

• Increases regulations on the usage of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the State of Michigan (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes protections for individuals rights to hunt and fish (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes the goals of new state commissions including the catch activity commission (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes, fees, fines, and penalties for certain activities related to fish sales without license (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends reporting requirements for commercial fishing to keep the state in compliance with a new consent decree between the federal and state governments and several of Michigan's federally recognized tribes.

Highlights:

• Restructures laws concerning the environment and natural resources of the state (Sec. 1). 

• Prohibits the discharge of certain substances into the environment (Sec. 1). 

• Increases regulations on the usage of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the State of Michigan (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes protections for individuals rights to hunt and fish (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes the goals of new state commissions including the catch activity commission (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes, fees, fines, and penalties for certain activities related to fish sales without license (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text