State: symbol; wild turkey; designate as the official state game bird. Creates new act.

SB 538 designates the eastern wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) as Michigan's official game bird. This ceremonial bill creates no new regulations or funding, solely changing a symbolic state designation. It directly affects Michigan residents by formally recognizing the eastern wild turkey as a state symbol, replacing no existing designation. The bill requires no implementation mechanisms and takes effect 90 days after enactment.