PNEUMATIC AIRBOWS                                                                        H.B. 4332 (H-1):

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                     REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

House Bill 4332 (Substitute H-1 as reported without amendment)

Sponsor:  Representative Beau Matthew LaFave

House Committee:  Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation

                             Judiciary

Senate Committee:  Natural Resources

CONTENT

The bill would amend Part 401 (Wildlife Conservation) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to do the following:

-- Modify the definition of "firearm" and define "pneumatic gun".

-- Allow the Natural Resources Commission to issue orders allowing an individual to take game with a pneumatic gun during any open season in which a firearm could be used for taking that game.

-- Allow the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to issue a permit to an individual with a disability or physical limitation to take game with a pneumatic gun during any open season in which a bow could be used for taking game if that individual submitted certification from a medical professional who had determined that the individual could not use a bow or crossbow.

-- Require the DNR to develop and make available a certification form.

-- Modify the conditions under which the DNR may issue a permit to allow an individual with a disability to take game from or upon a standing vehicle.

MCL 324.40102 et al.                                                   Legislative Analyst:  Dana Adams

FISCAL IMPACT

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

Date Completed:  9-14-20                                                    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.