Michigan Lawmaker Pushes for Lab-Grown Meat Ban and Hunting Rights Amendment

Rep. Jim DeSana, R-Carleton, has introduced two significant proposals aimed at protecting Michigan’s traditional food sources and hunting rights.

DeSana, a farmer for two decades, proposed a ban on lab-grown meat, citing concerns about the integrity of the food supply.

He also introduced a constitutional amendment to safeguard the right to hunt, fish, trap, and harvest wildlife.

“This is about protecting our ranchers and about protecting the integrity of our food supply,” DeSana said. “This is also about protecting your right to provide food for yourself and your family.”

The proposed constitutional amendment, if passed, would require voter approval in a general election. It would enshrine the right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife, while leaving current laws on trespassing and firearm use unaffected.

DeSana, who operates Shamrock Station, a sheep farm in Monroe County, expressed strong opinions against alternative protein sources like lab-grown meat. “I don’t want lab-grown meat as a substitute for the real thing and I don’t want to get my protein by eating bugs,” he said.

In addition to DeSana’s efforts, local lawmakers voiced concerns about hazardous waste management in Michigan, calling for stricter regulations.

Sen. Darrin Camilleri, D-Trenton, and Rep. Jamie Thompson, D-Brownstown Township, criticized the state for allowing dangerous radioactive waste to be disposed of in Van Buren Township.

Camilleri highlighted the broader need for a national conversation on hazardous waste management, while Thompson emphasized the impact on local communities.

These legislative moves reflect growing tensions over environmental concerns and the future of food in Michigan, with traditional values clashing with emerging technologies and waste management challenges.

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