SINGLE SHOT: NONMIGRATORY GAME BIRDS - S.B. 978 (S-4): FLOOR ANALYSIS

Senate Bill 978 (Substitute S-4 as reported by the Committee of the Whole)

Sponsor: Senator Mat J. Dunaskiss

Committee: Hunting, Fishing and Forestry

CONTENT

The bill would amend Part 401 (Wildlife Conservation) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to provide that an order issued under Part 401 could not prohibit the taking of nonmigratory game birds, except turkeys, with a single shot handgun loaded only with shot shell. The bill also states that it could not be construed so as to violate Federal law.

Proposed MCL 324.40113b - Legislative Analyst: N. Nagata

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed: 4-29-98 - Fiscal Analyst: G. Cutlerfloor\sb978 - Analysis available @ http://www.michiganlegislature.org

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.