Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HB5802: Natural resources: fishing; allowable catch per species and percentage quota for commercial fishing; provide for. Amends secs. 47324, 47326, 47328, 47329, & 48724 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.47324 et seq.) & adds sec 47363. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5801'26
Status: In committee, June 4, 2026
What the bill says
To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 47324, 47326, 47328, 47329, and 48724 (MCL 324.47324, 324.47326, 324.47328, 324.47329, and 324.48724), as added by 1995 PA 57, and by adding section 47363.
From the introduced text, April 16, 2026:
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 47324, 47326, 47328, 47329, and 48724 (MCL 324.47324, 324.47326, 324.47328, 324.47329, and 324.48724), as added by 1995 PA 57, and by adding section 47363. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 47324. The department may take, for fish cultural purposes only, fish taken by any person fishing in the waters of this state, and when so taken the fish shall be weighed and shall be paid for. The price shall be based on the Chicago, Detroit, and New York markets, or at such other price as may be agreed upon by the person or persons taking the fish and the department, plus the cost of transportation, if any.A fish dealer or a restaurant, bar, club, or organization serving fish taken from the waters of this state by a licensed commercial fisher shall retain from the time of acquisition of freshwater fish or roe, a bill of sale or invoice, indicating the quantity and species of the fish or roe and the name and address of the consignor. A retail fish dealer shall make the fish, roe, and records available for inspection by a conservation officer or other peace officer designated by the director at any reasonable time. A retail fish dealer …
Sponsors
- Morgan, Jason (D, 23) · primary sponsor
- Prestin, David (R, 108)
- Alexander, Gregory (R, 98)
- Cavitt, Cameron (R, 106)
- Roth, John (R, 104)
- Bohnak, Karl (R, 109)
- Markkanen, Gregory (R, 110)
- Woolford, Jason (R, 50)
- Rigas, Angela (R, 79)
- Neyer, Jerry (R, 92)
- BeGole, Brian (R, 71)
- Meerman, Luke (R, 89)
Latest actions
- : Rep. Douglas Wozniak removed as cosponsor
- : Rep. Reggie Miller removed as cosponsor
- : Rep. Ken Borton removed as cosponsor
- : Rep. Pat Outman removed as cosponsor
- : Rep. Dylan Wegela removed as cosponsor
- : Rep. Kathy Schmaltz removed as cosponsor
- : Rep. Parker Fairbairn removed as cosponsor
- : Rep. Matthew Bierlein removed as cosponsor 05/05/2026
- : bill electronically reproduced 04/16/2026
- : referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism
Subjects: Natural resources: fishing
Common questions
- What is HB5802?
- HB5802 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Natural resources: fishing; allowable catch per species and percentage quota for commercial fishing; provide for. Amends secs. 47324, 47326, 47328, 47329, & 48724 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.47324 et seq.) & adds sec 47363. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5801'26.
- What does HB5802 do?
- In its own words: To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 47324, 47326, 47328, 47329, and 48724 (MCL 324.47324, 324.47326, 324.47328, 324.47329, and 324.48724), as added by 1995 PA 57, and by adding section 47363.
- What is the status of HB5802?
- In committee as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: Rep. Douglas Wozniak removed as cosponsor (June 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5802?
- Morgan, Jason (D, 23), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB5802?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5802
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