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MI HB4601
MI HB4601State: symbol; Karner blue butterfly; designate as the official state butterfly. Creates new act.
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Introduced
06/10/2025
06/10/2025
In Committee
06/10/2025
06/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to designate the Karner blue butterfly as the official butterfly of the state of Michigan.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to officially designate the Karner blue butterfly (scientifically known as Plebejus melissa samuelis) as the state butterfly of Michigan. By doing so, the legislation formally recognizes this specific butterfly species as a symbolic representative of the state's natural biodiversity. The Karner blue butterfly is a small, endangered species that is typically found in specific habitats with wild lupine plants, which are critical to its survival. The bill will take effect 90 days after being enacted into law, following standard legislative procedure for state symbol designations. This type of symbolic legislation is common among states, which often choose official state symbols to highlight unique or significant aspects of their natural environment or cultural heritage.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (15)
Will Snyder (D)*,
Joey Andrews (D),
Timmy Beson (R),
Kelly Breen (D),
Carol Glanville (D),
Peter Herzberg (D),
Tullio Liberati (D),
Mike McFall (D),
Donavan McKinney (D),
Denise Mentzer (D),
Laurie Pohutsky (D),
Carrie Rheingans (D),
Penelope Tsernoglou (D),
Angela Witwer (D),
Stephen Wooden (D),
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/10/2025 (on 06/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4601 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-4601.htm |
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