DNR AND NRC PROMOTION OF HUNTING

House Bill 6272

Sponsor:  Rep. Sue Tabor

Committee:  Conservation and Outdoor Recreation

Complete to 11-8-04

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 6272 AS INTRODUCED 9-29-04

The bill would amend Part 401 (Wildlife Conservation) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to require that the Department of Natural Resources and the Natural Resources Commission, in regulating the taking of game in the state, to preserve and promote the "heritage of recreational hunting" in the state, and to allow them to promote legislation to classify animals as game or to declare the first open season for game.

MCL 324.40110

FISCAL IMPACT:

There would be no increased appropriation requirement if this bill is enacted.  There would be no fiscal impact on local governmental units.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Mark Wolf

                                                                                                 Fiscal Analyst:   Kirk Lindquist

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.