The bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act by adding a new section, 501b, which establishes the Upper Peninsula Natural Resources Commission. This commission will consist of members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate, including one individual from each representative's list whose district includes the Upper Peninsula, two individuals from each senator's list from the same area, and two individuals from a joint list of those previously mentioned. Each member will serve a two-year term, and no more than half of the members can belong to the same political party. Members will serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred while performing their duties.

The commission will have the authority to issue orders or promulgate rules regarding the taking of game or sport fish that specifically impact the Upper Peninsula or have no significant effect outside the region. Additionally, the bill stipulates that it will not take effect unless three other specified bills from the 103rd Legislature are also enacted into law.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 324.101, 324.90106