2021 House Bill 4596

Designate an official state native grain

Introduced in the House

March 25, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Ronnie Peterson (D-54)

To establish in law that henceforth the “manoomin” plant (Zizania palustris and Zizania aquatica), also known as Michigan wild rice, and no other plant, shall be designated as the official State of Michigan native grain.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Sept. 21, 2022

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.