USA - Michigan House passes Prop 2-like legislation

The Michigan House of Representatives has passed legislation that's essentially identical to the ballot initiative that was adopted by California voters last year -- known as "Prop 2" -- that requires egg-laying hens, sows and veal calves to have space sufficient to lie down, stand up, turn around and extend their limbs.

The measure, adopted on an 87-20 vote, must be approved by the Michigan Senate and, if approved there, signed by Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm.