Rep. Lightner, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the
following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
This is legislation that further hinders hunting by imposing an increased financial burden on sportsmen and
sportswomen who do not utilize public lands. Fees for hunting were revised to include pheasant hunting in
the base license, and part of that should maintain game in public lands now.”
Rep. Cole moved that House Bill No. 4686 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4686, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 IL 1, entitled “Michigan gaming control and revenue act,” by amending section 25
(MCL 432.225), as added by 1997 PA 69.
Was read a third time and passed, 3/4 of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows: