Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 538: State: symbol; wild turkey; designate as the official state game bird. Creates new act.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 538 is a bill introduced in the Michigan Senate on September 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State: symbol; wild turkey; designate as the official state game bird. Creates new act. Primary sponsor: John Cherry (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 20, 2026): REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Cherry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Rosemary Bayer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Joe Bellino | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Sue Shink | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
- REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT 5/19/2026
- SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: SUE SHINK
- REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE
- INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOHN CHERRY