Introduced
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To revise a <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2009-HB-5127">2009 law</a> that imposed additional farm animal care regulations and fees on producers to be phased-in over several years, by delaying enforcement of rules on egg-laying hens from April 1, 2020 to Oct. 12, 2025. The bill would also establish that the legislature “finds” that “eggs from laying hens that are exposed to significant stress may result in deleterious effects on the health, safety, and welfare of consumers”.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
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To change the legislative "finding" attached to the bill. See introduced and as-passed descriptions for details.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 32 to 5 (details)
To revise a <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2009-HB-5127">2009 law</a> that imposed additional farm animal care regulations and fees on producers to be phased-in over several years, by delaying enforcement of rules on egg-laying hens from April 1, 2020 to Oct. 12, 2025. The bill would also establish a legislative "finding" that the rules against narrow chicken confinement are needed to protect consumers "from increased risk of food borne illness".
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 79 to 29 (details)
To revise a <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2009-HB-5127">2009 law</a> that imposed additional farm animal care regulations and fees on producers to be phased-in over several years, by delaying enforcement of rules on egg-laying hens from April 1, 2020 to Oct. 12, 2025. The bill would also establish a legislative "finding" that the rules against narrow chicken confinement are needed to protect consumers "from increased risk of food borne illness".
