TRANSPORTING FIREARMS, BOWS, AND ARROWS

House Bill 5408

Sponsor:  Rep. Tim Moore

Committee:  Conservation, Forestry, and Outdoor Recreation

Complete to 3-7-06

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5408 AS INTRODUCED 11-8-05

House Bill 5408 would amend the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to add to the provisions that describe when a person can carry, transport, or possess a firearm, a bow and arrow, or a crossbow without a hunting license.  The bill would apply in the following circumstances:

·                    the firearm is unloaded in both barrel and magazine and carried in the trunk of a vehicle; and

·                    the bow or crossbow is carried in the trunk of a vehicle. 

            MCL 324.43510 et al.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There would be no fiscal impact on the State or on local governmental units.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   J. Hunault

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Kirk Lindquist

■ 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.