2008 House Bill 5679 / Public Act 338

Impose new regulations on maple syrup producers

Introduced in the House

Jan. 31, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Howard Walker (R-104)

To impose on maple syrup producers the same (extensive) regulatory regime that applies to "food processing plants" that process, manufacture, package, label and store food products.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

April 10, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 27, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Investigations

Nov. 12, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 13, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy

Dec. 4, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 10, 2008

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To impose on maple syrup producers the same (extensive) regulatory regime that applies to "food processing plants" that process, manufacture, package, label and store food products.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 23, 2008