2008 House Bill 6368 / Public Act 315

Authorize “buy Michigan food” program in schools

Introduced in the House

Aug. 13, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Jeff Mayes (D-96)

To require the state Department of Agriculture and Department of Educations to investigate the potential of various procurement procedures and tools for schools to purchase local farm products.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

Sept. 10, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 16, 2008

Passed in the House 99 to 7 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 18, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy

Dec. 2, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 4, 2008

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To require the state Department of Agriculture and Department of Educations to investigate the potential of various procurement procedures and tools for schools to purchase local farm products.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 17, 2008