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HB4245 • 2026

Food: processors; maple syrup and honey producers; designate as limited food processors. Amends sec. 4105 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.4105).

Food: processors; maple syrup and honey producers; designate as limited food processors. Amends sec. 4105 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.4105).

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Sponsor
Gregory Alexander (District 98), Karl Bohnak (District 109), Gregory Markkanen (District 110), Tim Kelly (District 93), Joseph Pavlov (District 64), Matt Bierlein (District 97), David Prestin (District 108), Jerry Neyer (District 92), Reggie Miller (District 31), Will Snyder (District 87), Denise Mentzer (District 61), Jimmie Wilson (District 32), Julie Brixie (District 73), Alabas Farhat (District 3), Joseph Fox (District 101), Tom Kunse (District 100), James DeSana (District 29), Douglas Wozniak (District 59), Jason Morgan (District 23), Angela Witwer (District 76), Nancy Jenkins-Arno (District 34), Jaime Greene (District 65), Emily Dievendorf (District 77), Erin Byrnes (District 15), Jamie Thompson (District 28), Bradley Slagh (District 85), Luke Meerman (District 89), Gina Johnsen (District 78), William Bruck (District 30), Ken Borton (District 105), Angela Rigas (District 79), Brian BeGole (District 71), Jay DeBoyer (District 63), Carrie Rheingans (District 47), Jennifer Wortz (District 35), Curtis VanderWall (District 102), Rachelle Smit (District 43)
Last action
2025-04-29
Official status
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on the benefits or changes this classification will bring for maple syrup and honey producers, nor does it specify how regulation or taxation may be affected.

Maple Syrup and Honey Producers as Limited Food Processors

This law changes the classification of maple syrup and honey producers to 'limited food processors'.

What This Bill Does

  • Changes a part of an existing law to include maple syrup and honey producers under the category of 'limited food processors'.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Maple syrup and honey producers who will now be classified as limited food processors under the law.

Terms To Know

Limited Food Processors
A specific classification for certain types of food producers, like maple syrup and honey makers.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The exact impact on how these producers are regulated or taxed is not detailed in the provided information.
  • It's unclear what specific benefits or changes this classification will bring for maple syrup and honey producers.

Bill History

  1. 2025-04-29 SJ 37 Pg. 376

    PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

  2. 2025-04-29 SJ 37 Pg. 376

    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE

  3. 2025-04-22 HJ 37 Pg. 386

    read a second time

  4. 2025-04-22 HJ 37 Pg. 386

    placed on third reading

  5. 2025-04-22 HJ 37 Pg. 392

    placed on immediate passage

  6. 2025-04-22 HJ 37 Pg. 392

    read a third time

  7. 2025-04-22 HJ 37 Pg. 392

    passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #62 Yeas 105 Nays 3 Excused 0 Not Voting 2

  8. 2025-04-22 HJ 37 Pg. 392

    transmitted

  9. 2025-04-17 HJ 36 Pg. 363

    reported with recommendation without amendment

  10. 2025-04-17 HJ 36 Pg. 363

    referred to second reading

  11. 2025-03-19 HJ 29 Pg. 274

    bill electronically reproduced 03/18/2025

  12. 2025-03-18 HJ 28 Pg. 254

    introduced by Representative Rep. Gregory Alexander

  13. 2025-03-18 HJ 28 Pg. 254

    read a first time

  14. 2025-03-18 HJ 28 Pg. 254

    referred to Committee on Agriculture

Official Summary Text

Food: processors; maple syrup and honey producers; designate as limited food processors. Amends sec. 4105 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.4105).