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HB 4679

Agriculture: weights and measures; certain definitions; provide for. Amends secs. 10 & 28c of 1964 PA 283 (MCL 290.610 & 290.628c). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4678'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Aragona and 3 co-sponsors

Michigan legislation updates agricultural weights and measures definitions, potentially affecting how farm products are commercially measured, weighed, and classified for sale.

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Bill Summary · HB 4679

Legislative bill overview

HB 4679 amends Michigan's 1964 weights and measures law by modifying definitions and standards in sections 10 and 28c. The bill is tied to companion legislation (HB 4678) and appears focused on updating how agricultural products are measured, weighed, or classified for commercial purposes.

Why is this important

Weights and measures laws directly affect agricultural commerce, consumer protection, and fair trade practices. Updates to these definitions can impact how farmers sell products, how retailers price goods, and consumer confidence in product accuracy—affecting both agricultural businesses and household food budgets.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public detail: The bill summary provides minimal specifics about which definitions changed or why, making it difficult to assess whether changes benefit producers, consumers, or create compliance burdens
  • Agricultural industry impact: Changes could affect small farms differently than large operations depending on whether new standards increase compliance costs or simplify processes
  • Tie-bar dependency: The bill's outcome depends entirely on companion HB 4678, meaning the full legislative intent remains unclear without analyzing both measures together

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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