2008 House Bill 5622

Declare blueberry as the official state fruit

Introduced in the House

Jan. 16, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-80)

To establish in law that henceforth the blueberry (Vaccinium Cyanococcus) shall be designated as the official State of Michigan fruit. Note: At present, Michigan does not have an official state fruit. Past bills have proposed designating the cherry as the official state fruit, and apple cider as the official state beverage.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture