State: symbol; rye; designate as the official state grain. Creates new act.
This bill designates rye as the official commercial grain of Michigan. It achieves this by adding a single line to state law that names rye (*Secale cereale*) as the state's official grain. The change is symbolic and does not alter any existing regulations or create new requirements for businesses or individuals.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Dec 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced May 7, 2024
Last action Dec 13, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Dec 13, 2024
Committee
referred to Committee on Government Operations
lower
Dec 13, 2024
Introduced
received on 12/13/2024
lower
Dec 13, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED ROLL CALL # 603 YEAS 24 NAYS 9 EXCUSED 5 NOT VOTING 0
upper
Dec 13, 2024
Upper · Passed
REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT(S)
upper
Dec 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
DISCHARGE COMMITTEE APPROVED
upper
May 7, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
upper
May 7, 2024
Introduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR ROGER VICTORY
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Roger Victory
RRepublican
Co
Dan Lauwers
RRepublican
Co
Joe Bellino
RRepublican
Co
Kevin Hertel
DDemocratic
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