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MI HB4940
Bill
Status
1/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Edward Canfield
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AI Summary
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Creates a Michigan Bean Commission with 9 voting members consisting of one grower from each of 7 districts, one member at large, and one processor shipper handler member.
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Divides the state into 7 districts based on specific county groupings, with District 1 covering Arenac, Bay, Midland, and all counties north of Midland; District 7 covering Montcalm, Kent, Isabella, Mecosta, Eaton, Ingham, Clinton, Shiawassee, and all counties west and south not otherwise designated.
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Permits the commission to reapportion districts every 5 calendar years after June 29, 1989, based on planted dry bean acreage to maintain relatively equal distribution between districts.
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Authorizes the commission's selection members to directly select and appoint the member at large during the commission's annual meeting, beginning with the first annual meeting after the effective date.
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Effective 90 days after enactment, with an effective date of April 26, 2018.
Legislative Description
Agriculture; associations and commissions; dry bean act; modify apportionment of districts and create a member at large. Amends secs. 1, 2, 3 & 4 of 1965 PA 114 (MCL 290.551 et seq.).
State agencies (existing): agriculture and rural development
Last Action
Assigned Pa 9'18 With Immediate Effect
1/30/2018