HB 4244
Administrative procedure: other; references to the Gulf of Mexico; require to be the Gulf of America. Creates new act.
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Bill overview
This bill requires Michigan public bodies, such as government departments and agencies, to change their use of the term "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America." The law sets a deadline of July 4, 2025, for these changes to be implemented. It defines "public body" for the purpose of this legislation. This bill creates a new act to standardize terminology related to the Gulf region.
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Cameron Cavitt
Gregory Alexander
Gregory Markkanen
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