SB0538

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

Introduced·9/11/25
Introduced Text

Designates the eastern wild turkey as Michigan's official game bird.

Michigan SB0538 designates the eastern wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) as the official game bird of Michigan. This bill creates a new act that will take effect 90 days after it is enacted into law. The eastern wild turkey will now hold the official status as the state's game bird.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

DDD
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Reported Favorably Without Amendment 5/19/2026

5 Yea

DDRRD

0 Nay

Calendar

May 19

2:00 PM

Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture

History

May 20

Senate

Reported Favorably Without Amendment 5/19/2026

May 20

Senate

Referred To Committee Of The Whole

Sep 22, 2025

Senate

Senate Co-sponsor(s) Named: Sue Shink