State: symbol; black swallowtail butterfly; designate as the official state butterfly. Creates new act.
This bill designates the black swallowtail butterfly (*Papilio polyxenes*) as Michigan's official state butterfly. It creates a symbolic, non-regulatory change by formally naming this specific species in state law. The bill has no financial, regulatory, or operational provisions - it solely establishes a ceremonial designation. The change would take effect 90 days after enactment. This is a procedural resolution with no direct impact on policies, programs, or specific groups.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 27, 2025
Last action Apr 15, 2025
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4
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Committee
1
Mar 27, 2025
Committee
referred to Committee on Government Operations
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Julie Brixie
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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