Michigan lawmakers would set aside money for animal research grants

The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture would establish and run an animal research grant program. The alliance is a partnership between the state department, Michigan State University, and the animal agriculture industry. The alliance would consult the state department when setting up the program. It would also consult Michigan State University and animal industry representatives when running it.

State lawmakers would have to set aside at least $3 million each year for the animal research fund. The state treasury would hold the animal research fund. The alliance could spend money only on program grants after lawmakers set it aside for that use. Spending would require consultation with the state department, Michigan State University, and animal industry representatives. Money left at the end of a state budget year would stay in the fund.