House Bill 5053

Sponsor: Rep. Mike Kowall

Complete to 11-1-99

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5053 AS INTRODUCED 10-26-99

Under the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA), the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) may designate two consecutive days each year as free fishing days, during which a resident or nonresident may fish for all species of fish, in waters designated by the DNR, without having to purchase a license or permit. House Bill 5053 would amend the act to have the DNR designate a Saturday and Sunday in January or February each year as a "free winter fishing weekend," and to specify that the department could also designate one other day, or two other consecutive days, as free fishing days.

Analyst: R. Young

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.