HR 122 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A resolution to declare May 31-June 8, 2025, as Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week in the state of Michigan.

HR 122 is a ceremonial resolution declaring May 31-June 8, 2025, as "Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week" in Michigan. It does not create new laws or regulations but formally recognizes the state's connection to freshwater resources. The resolution aims to encourage Michiganders to learn about Michigan’s Great Lakes, rivers, lakes, and groundwater - resources vital to drinking water, industry, recreation, and the environment. It was introduced by Rep. Cam Cavitt and adopted on June 4, 2025.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jun 2025

Committee Review

House Passage

Jun 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jun 4, 2025 Last action Jun 4, 2025

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What changed between versions

House Introduced Resolution → House Adopted Resolution · 4 edits

MODERATE

The resolution was amended to include multiple sponsors beyond the original single sponsor and to add new 'Whereas' clauses emphasizing water connectivity and community links. The substantive policy content regarding the declaration of Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week remains unchanged.

Scope change

No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; the resolution still declares the same dates for the same purpose.

TECHNICAL

Added multiple sponsors (Alexander, Fox, Lightner, MacDonell, Paiz, Rigas, Rogers, Weiss, Witwer, and Young) to the resolution.

Added new 'Whereas' clauses about Michigan's waterways connecting ecosystems and water connecting communities to places beyond borders.

Removed a 'Whereas' clause about the Great Lakes economy benefiting from a water-literate STEM workforce.

Reorganized the order of remaining 'Whereas' clauses and removed internal tracking numbers and metadata from the text.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Jun 4, 2025

Lower · Passed

adopted

lower

Jun 4, 2025

Introduced

introduced by Representative Rep. Cam Cavitt

lower

1 primary · 10 co-sponsors