Michigan 2023 2023-2024 Regular Session

Michigan House Bill HB4852 Engrossed / Bill

Filed 09/28/2023

                    HOUSE BILL NO. 4852  A bill to designate the official native grain of the state of Michigan. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 1. Manoomin (Zizania palustris and Zizania aquatica), also known as Michigan wild rice, is designated as the official native grain of this state. Let it be known that manoomin is a sacred and important component to many wetlands and has a cultural significance to indigenous people of this state. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOUSE BILL NO. 4852



A bill to designate the official native grain of the state of Michigan.

the people of the state of michigan enact:

Sec. 1. Manoomin (Zizania palustris and Zizania aquatica), also known as Michigan wild rice, is designated as the official native grain of this state. Let it be known that manoomin is a sacred and important component to many wetlands and has a cultural significance to indigenous people of this state.