H.B. 4923: COMMITTEE SUMMARY - ADOPT STATE WILDFLOWER

House Bill 4923 (as passed by the House)

Sponsor: Representative Liz Brater

House Committee: Regulatory Affairs

Senate Committee: Government Operations

Date Completed: 10-27-98

CONTENT

The bill would create a new act to designate the Dwarf Lake Iris (Iris lacustris) as the official State wildflower.

In addition to the State flag, State seal, and State coat-of-arms, currently the State has eight official State symbols: The State stone (Petoskey); State flower (Apple Blossom); State fish (Brook Trout); State reptile (Painted Turtle); State gem (Isle Royal Greenstone); State soil (Kalkaska); State bird (Robin); and State tree (White Pine).

- Legislative Analyst: G. Towne

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

- Fiscal Analyst: E. Limbs

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.