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The
following bills introduced in the current session of the Michigan
Legislature apply to ownership and hunting with dogs. To obtain a copy of the bills, go to the
Legislative Web Page at and write the bill number in the appropriate box. The current status of the bill
will appear. By clicking on the icon marked PDF you will get the text of the bill as introduced.
Additional information will be available as the bill progresses through the legislature.
5-29-2007
HB 4860 Pet shop license act. Revise fees, create fund, earmark certain fees
and administrative fines to the agriculture licensing and inspection
fees fund. Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
5-24-2007
SB 531 Prohibit use of tranquilizer shots in hunting.
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
5-10-2007
HB 4742 Increase penalties for killing or torturing animals in
perpetration of domestic violence. Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
5-10-2007
HB 4741 Include in personal protection order a prohibition against
harming animals owned by petitioner. Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
5-03-2007
SB 473 Require department of natural resources to maintain
a website showing lands open for hunting. Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and
Environmental Affairs.
4-26-2007
SB 465 Prohibit employment decisions based upon ownership of a
firearm. Referred to Committee on Commerce and Tourism.
4-25-2007
SB 442 Require DNR to protect the right to hunt. Under the bill,
in furtherance of Article IV, Section 52 of the State Constitution, the DNR would have to
protect and promote the people’s right to lawfully hunt and harvest game that is the property
of the people of the State. Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
4-25-2007
SB 441 Require department of natural resources to protect the
right to hunt and fish. The bill would amend Part 5 to include among the DNR’s duties the
protection and promotion of the exercise of the people’s right to lawfully hunt and fish and harvest
game and fish that are the property of the state. Referred to
Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
4-25-2007
SB 440 Authorize the natural resources commission to establish
policies for protection of the right to hunt. Referred to Committee on
Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
4-25-2007
SB 438 Allow the application of hunting, fishing, or fur
harvester’s application for hunting, fishing, or fur harvester’s
license to serve as voter registration. Referred to Committee on
Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
4-12-07
HB 4597 Provide for the promotion of hunting on department
of natural resources controlled land. Referred to Committee on
Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.
3-29-2007
HB 4554 Allow use of smokeless gun powder in some circumstances as
black powder in hunting. Referred to Committee on Tourism, Outdoor
Recreation and Natural Resources.
3-29-2007
HB 4552 Revise penalties for animal crimes to allow consecutive
sentencing. Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
3-29-2007
HB 4551 Increase penalties for animal abuse under certain circumstances.
Referred to Committee on judiciary.
3-29-2007
HB 4550 Sentencing guidelines for certain crimes involving animal
abuse. Revise to reflect increased penalties. Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
3-22-2007
HB 4524 Eliminates the fee for hunting and fishing licenses
obtained by active military affairs personnel. Referred to Committee on Tourism, Outdoor
Recreation and Natural Resources.
3-20-2007
HB 4497 Prohibit use of steel jaw traps to take game. Referred to
Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.
3-14-2007
SB 350 Create Animal Welfare Fund from income tax check-off
approved on state income tax form. Referred to Committee on
Finance.
3-14-2007 SB
349 Provide for check-off option on state income tax form for
animal welfare fund. Referred to Committee on Finance.
3-14-2007
SB 347 Provide for income tax check-off for separate contributions
designation schedule and check-off for breast cancer. (Also includes
check-off for Animal Welfare Fund). Referred to Committee on Finance.
3-14-2007
SB 346 Prohibit & provide penalties for fleeing the
scene of dog or wolf-dog cross bite incident or failing to provide assistance to bitten individual. Referred
to Committee on Judiciary.
3-6-2007
HB 4407 Allow the use of raised platforms when hunting fox
or coyote. Referred to Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.
2-28-2007
SB 286 Provide for fund-raising vehicle registration specialty
plates for Ducks Unlimited. Referred to Committee on
Transportation.
2-17-2007
HB 4261 Provide for convention and tourism promotion act. Create
new Act.
Referred to Committee on Commerce.
2-7-2007
HB 4218 Require teachers to provide alternatives for students who
have a moral objection to dissection. Referred to Committee on
Education.
2-7-2007
HB 4217 Consumer protection. Clarify unfair trade practices.
Application of Michigan consumer protection act to actions expressly permitted by law. Referred
to Committee on Judiciary.
2-1-2007
HB 4188 Include conservation districts as qualified organization
allowed to conduct charitable gaming. Referred to committee on Regulatory Reform.
1-25-2007
SB 83 Provide for access to voter registration applications for
hunting, fishing, and fur harvester license applications. Referred to Committee on Natural
Resources and Environmental Affairs.
1-25-2007 HB
4139 Specify sodomy of an animal for inclusion in sex offender
registration
requirement. Referred to Committee on Families and Children’s
Services.
1-22-2007
HB 4065 Prohibit and provide penalties for fleeing the scene of
dog or wolf-dog cross bite incident or failing to provide assistance to bitten individual.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
1-22-2007
HB 4016 Revise opening day for deer hunting season to second
Saturday in November. Referred to Committee on Tourism, Outdoor
Recreation and Natural Resources.
1-22-2007
House Joint Resolution A The People have a right to hunt or fish for,
and to harvest, game or fish that are the property of the state and are held in the
public trust.
For
additional information, contact:
Al W. Stinson D.V.M.
Director of Legislative Affairs
Michigan Association for Pure Bred Dogs
Michigan Hunting Dog Federation
1915 Epley Rd.
Williamston, MI 48895-9488
Phone: 517-655-5363
Fax: 517-655-3724
E-mail: SLSFC2@aol.com
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