SB0276

Natural resources: fishing; structuring of fishing licenses and hunting licenses; revise. Amends secs. 43520, 43522, 43523a, 43523b, 43524, 43525b, 43525c, 43527a, 43528, 43528a, 43528b, 43529, 43531, 43532, 43532a, 43533, 43535, 43540a, 43540c, 43546 & 43553 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43520 et seq.) & adds sec. 503d. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0277'25

Chamber Passed·10/21/25

Michigan SB0276 revises fishing and hunting license fees and eligibility criteria.

Michigan SB0276 amends the Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to revise fishing and hunting license fees and eligibility criteria. It adjusts fees based on the Consumer Price Index and introduces new license types, such as mentored hunting licenses for individuals with developmental disabilities. The bill also establishes funds for wildlife management, education, and hunger relief programs, and outlines procedures for issuing and managing various hunting and fishing licenses.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 23–13 · Oct 21, 2025
Current
Natural Resources And Tourism Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

23 Yea

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13 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Sep 24, 2025

2:00 PM

Senate Appropriations

Jun 12, 2025

12:30 PM

Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources

History

Oct 21, 2025

Senate

Passed Roll Call # 279 Yeas 23 Nays 13 Excused 1 Not Voting 0

Oct 21, 2025

Senate

Title Amended

Oct 21, 2025

House

Received On 10/21/2025