2017 Senate Bill 660

Delay phase-in of chicken and livestock rules

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 8, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Arlan Meekhof (R-30)

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

Dec. 12, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jan. 31, 2018

Amendment offered by Sen. Arlan Meekhof (R-30)

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".

Received in the House

Jan. 31, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Dec. 4, 2018

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".

Vetoed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 21, 2018