LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – One state lawmaker is serving up a bill to ban lab-grown meat from being sold in Michigan.
In addition to banning lab-grown meat in the state, Rep. James DeSana (R-Carleton) has introduced a resolution to enshrine the right to hunt in Michigan’s constitution.
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“This is about protecting our ranchers and about protecting the integrity of our food supply,” said DeSana. “This is also about protecting your right to provide food for yourself and your family.”
USDA gave approval to lab-grown meat.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture gave the go-ahead to “cell-cultivated meat” to two companies in June 2023. Several states, including Florida and Alabama, have banned lab-grown meat. Last week, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) signed an executive order that prohibits state agencies from procuring lab-grown meat, and is eyeing future legislation to crack down on the practice.
DeSana points out lab-grown meat isn’t just a Michigan problem. The World Economic Forum, established in 1971, has long advocated eating insects as a solution to “climate change.” On its website, the World Economic Forum says it “engages political, business, academic, civil society and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.” Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has attended the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland several times.
Supply chain shortages are a factor.
In addition, food supply chain shortages are a no-so distant memory. During the COVID-19 shutdowns in Michigan and across the country, some grocery store shelves say empty of essential foods. “I want to make sure the right to hunt is explicitly included in our constitution so that we are always able to feed our families.”
He added the renewed effort to ban lab-grown meat is also tied to Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and her bid for the White House. “Harris wants to implement price controls on food, which historically has led to shortages,” DeSana said.
Where does the bill stand?
The bill has been referred to the Committee on Agriculture. If DeSana’s bill is approved by lawmakers, the amendment would go before the public at the next general election.
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The resolution would give Michigan voters the opportunity to amend the state constitution by adding a section that recognizes a right to hunt, fish, trap, and harvest wildlife.
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