State: symbol; AR-15; designate as the official state rifle. Creates new act.
This bill proposes to designate the AR-15 rifle as the official state rifle of Michigan. It achieves this by adding a single line to the state code that formally recognizes the firearm under this specific title. The legislation does not alter existing laws regarding gun ownership, sales, or use, nor does it create new regulations. Its primary effect is symbolic, aiming to establish the AR-15 as a recognized symbol of the state rather than changing practical policy.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 6, 2024
Last action Jun 11, 2024
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Total actions
4
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0
Committee
1
Jun 6, 2024
Committee
referred to Committee on Government Operations
lower
Jun 6, 2024
Introduced
introduced by Representative Brian BeGole
lower
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian BeGole
RRepublican
Co
Angela Rigas
RRepublican
Co
BB
Bob Bezotte
RRepublican
Co
Dave Prestin
RRepublican
Co
Greg Alexander
RRepublican
Co
Jamie Thompson
RRepublican
Co
Jay DeBoyer
RRepublican
Co
Joe Aragona
RRepublican
Co
Mike Harris
RRepublican
Co
Pat Outman
RRepublican
Co
Rachelle Smit
RRepublican
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