Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- standardizes baiting equipment usage
Risks
- no data on ecological impact
StateMichiganIntroduced
HB 6242: Natural resources: hunting; requirements for bear bait barrel permit; provide for. Amends sec. 43528 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43528).
Phil Green
HB 6242 status: Introduced — bill electronically reproduced 08/11/2026 (updated Aug 25, 2026).
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Confidence
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Analysis basis
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 10/100
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Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
The bill proposes technical and administrative modifications to bear hunting permit requirements, which affect a narrow group of practitioners.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- minor administrative refinement
Risks
- minimal fiscal relevance
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- clarifies regulatory expectations for hunters
Risks
- potential increase in permit compliance requirements
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Low
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Lack of detailed text prevents assessment of potential wildlife management impacts.
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