MANOOMIN; OFFICIAL NATIVE GRAIN                                                             S.B. 802:

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                     REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

Senate Bill 802 (as reported without amendment)

Sponsor:  Senator Adam Hollier

Committee:  Agriculture

CONTENT

The bill would enact a new law to designate manoomin (Zizania palustris and Zizania aquatica), also known as Michigan wild rice, as the official native grain of Michigan. The bill states that "Manoomin is a sacred and important component to many wetlands and has a cultural significance to the indigenous people of this state".

                                                                                    Legislative Analyst:  Jeff Mann

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed:  6-14-22                                             Fiscal Analyst:  Cory Savino, PhD

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.