SB 538

State: symbol; wild turkey; designate as the official state game bird. Creates new act.

In committee Last action May 20, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Official bill page and text: legislature.mi.gov

Sponsors 4

Prime sponsor: John Cherry
Cosponsors (3): Joseph N. Bellino Jr., Rosemary Bayer, Sue Shink

Status

In committee as of May 20, 2026. The 103rd Legislature serves until the 104th convenes on January 13, 2027.

Referred to: Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture (from the official referral record)

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 5

Date	Chamber	Action
May 20, 2026	Senate	REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
May 20, 2026	Senate	REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT May 19, 2026
September 22, 2025	Senate	SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: SUE SHINK
September 11, 2025	Senate	REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE
September 11, 2025	Senate	INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOHN CHERRY

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