Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 D cosponsors

SB 770 — Food: milk; definition of pasteurized milk ordinance; update. Amends sec. 6 of 2001 PA 266 (MCL 288.476).

Last action — referred to second reading

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced May 21, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This bill updates the definition of pasteurized milk standards in Michigan.

SB 770 amends the Grade A milk law to incorporate the 2023 revision of the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance. It clarifies terms related to milk production and processing.

Summary

Food: milk; definition of pasteurized milk ordinance; update. Amends sec. 6 of 2001 PA 266 (MCL 288.476).

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

4 added · 3 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill SB 770, four new lines were added to clarify certain provisions, while three lines were removed that were no longer relevant. These changes help streamline the bill and make it easier to understand. This matters because clearer legislation can lead to better implementation and compliance, ultimately benefiting those the bill aims to serve.

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SENATE BILL NO.
SB-770, As Passed Senate, March 19, 2026 SENATE BILL NO.
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Action History

  1. referred to second reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 6 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

PASSED ROLL CALL # 46 YEAS 29 NAYS 6 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0

Passed 29 Yea · 6 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 12600
Democrat 17002
Total 29602
% of votes cast 78%16%0%5%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Not Voting
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Not Voting
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Yea
Edward McBroom Republican Nay
Jim Runestad Republican Nay
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Yea
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Nay
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Nay
Kevin Daley Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Yea
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Nay
Rick Outman Republican Yea
Roger Hauck Republican Yea
Roger Victory Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Nay
Thomas Albert Republican Yea

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Subjects

agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 770 do?
Food: milk; definition of pasteurized milk ordinance; update. Amends sec. 6 of 2001 PA 266 (MCL 288.476).
Who sponsors SB 770?
SB 770 is sponsored by John Cherry (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 770?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced May 21, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SB 770?
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