Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5956: Natural resources: wildlife; requirement to register and report deer pelts; eliminate. Amends secs. 42504 & 42505 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.42504 & 324.42505).
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5956 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on May 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Natural resources: wildlife; requirement to register and report deer pelts; eliminate. Amends secs. 42504 & 42505 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.42504 & 324.42505). Primary sponsor: Timmy Beson (Republican). It lists 25 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2026): bill electronically reproduced 05/12/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 25
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timmy Beson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
| Greg Alexander | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Brian BeGole | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Matt Bierlein | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Karl Bohnak | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 109 |
| Ken Borton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 105 |
| Cam Cavitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 106 |
| Jay DeBoyer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Joseph Fox | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 101 |
| Steve Frisbie | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Alicia St. Germaine | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Mike Harris | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Peter Herzberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Nancy Jenkins-Arno | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Tom Kunse | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Sarah Lightner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Matt Maddock | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Greg Markkanen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 110 |
| David Martin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Jerry Neyer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Pat Outman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Dave Prestin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 108 |
| Jamie Thompson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Jason Woolford | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Jennifer Wortz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Doug Wozniak | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- bill electronically reproduced 05/12/2026
- referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism
- read a first time
- introduced by Representative Rep. Timothy Beson