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MI HB4596

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/25/2021

Primary Sponsor

Ronnie Peterson

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Designates Manoomin (Zizania palustris and Zizania aquatica), also known as Michigan wild rice, as the official native grain of the state.

  • Recognizes Manoomin as a sacred and important component of wetlands in Michigan.

  • Acknowledges the cultural significance of Manoomin to many people of the state.

Legislative Description

State: symbol; wild rice; designate as the official native grain. Creates new act.

State: symbol

Last Action

Referred To Second Reading

9/21/2022

Committee Referrals

Government Operations3/25/2021

Full Bill Text

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