FISHING WITH NETS                                                                                   H.B. 5883:

                                                                                               COMMITTEE SUMMARY

House Bill 5883 (as passed by the House)

Sponsor:  Representative Joel Johnson

House Committee:  Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

Senate Committee:  Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Date Completed:  12-10-12

CONTENT

The bill would amend Part 487 (Sport Fishing) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to eliminate provisions allowing the use of specific types of nets to take fish and prescribing the conditions under which they may be used; and instead authorize the Department of Natural Resources to issue an order to regulate the taking of fish with nets in Michigan waters.

MCL 324.48703                                                             Legislative Analyst:  Julie Cassidy

FISCAL IMPACT

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

                                                                                        Fiscal Analyst:  Josh Sefton

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.