2015 Senate Bill 685

Declare blueberry as the official state berry

Introduced in the Senate

Dec. 16, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-26)

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 berry or a state fruit. Senate Bill 684 proposes designating the cherry as the official state fruit.

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Oct. 20, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.