2026 Senate Bill 1004

Agriculture: marketing; length of time a cooperative may hold the funds of its members; limit.

A bill to amend 1972 PA 344, entitled “Agricultural marketing and bargaining act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 290.704), as amended by 2012 PA 119.

AI Analysis – Experimental

Amends the Agricultural Marketing and Bargaining Act to clarify prohibited practices for handlers and associations, introduce new financial accountability requirements for associations, and reinforce the Department of Agriculture's enforcement authority.

Introduced in the Senate

May 21, 2026

Introduced by Sen. Ed McBroom (R-38) and four co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Kevin Daley (R-26), Dan Lauwers (R-25), Sylvia Santana (D-2) and Roger Victory (R-31)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture