This is good news for sportfishermen HB 5108 would have allowed commercial netting operations to take game fish
Recently, Rep. Amos O’Neal (Saginaw) introduced HB 5553, a bill that would modernize the commercial fishing industry and keep gamefish out of commercial nets.
Rep. O’Neal introduced this bill after months of work with MUCC.
This bill contrasts with HB 5108, which would set minimum quotas for state-licensed anglers to take gamefish.
MUCC supports HB 5553 and looks forward to working with legislators over the remainder of the session.
The legislature goes on spring break next week before returning after Easter to finish the budget.