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MI HB4852

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

12/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Carrie Rheingans

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

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

  • Recognizes manoomin as a sacred and important component of Michigan's wetlands with cultural significance to indigenous people of the state.

  • Effective date: February 13, 2024.

  • Approved by Governor on November 29, 2023.

Legislative Description

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

State: symbol

Last Action

Assigned Pa 247'23

12/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Government Operations10/3/2023
Agriculture6/27/2023

Full Bill Text

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