2007 House Bill 4703

Designate peeper as official state amphibian

Introduced in the House

May 2, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Pam Byrnes (D-52)

To establish in law that henceforth the northern spring peeper (Pseudacris crucifer) shall be designated as the official State of Michigan amphibian. Note: At present, Michigan does not have an official state amphibian, or an official state insect. Past bills have proposed designating the marbled salamander as the official state amphibian and the monarch butterfly as the official state insect. Michigan does have an official state reptile, which is the painted turtle. See also House Bill 4704, which would designate apple cider as the official state beverage.

Referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment

Feb. 27, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.