HR 123 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A resolution to declare June 2025 as Great Outdoors Month in the state of Michigan.

This resolution (HR 123) symbolically declares June 2025 as "Great Outdoors Month" in Michigan. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes Michigan's natural resources - like state parks, trails, and Great Lakes - and encourages all residents to explore outdoor spaces. The resolution cites Michigan's outdoor recreation economy ($13.9 billion annually) and environmental benefits as context for the declaration. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect beyond raising awareness.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jun 2025

Committee Review

House Passage

Jun 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jun 5, 2025 Last action Jun 5, 2025

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What changed between versions

House Introduced Resolution → House Adopted Resolution · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to add sponsoring representatives, incorporate specific trail and economic data, and reorganize the legislative language. These changes strengthen the resolution's credibility by citing concrete statistics and expanding the scope to highlight Michigan's trail infrastructure.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to explicitly recognize the North Central State Trail and quantify the economic impact of outdoor recreation with specific dollar amounts and job figures.

SCOPE

Added specific sponsors (Reps. Borton, Alexander, Fox, Paiz, and Schuette) to the resolution header.

Inserted a new clause highlighting the North Central State Trail as a 62-mile route from Gaylord to Mackinaw City.

Added economic impact data showing the outdoor recreation industry generates over $13.9 billion and supports 118,000 jobs.

TECHNICAL

Removed internal tracking codes and formatting artifacts from the original draft.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

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Committee

Jun 5, 2025

Lower · Passed

adopted

lower

Jun 5, 2025

Introduced

introduced by Representative Rep. Ken Borton

lower

1 primary · 4 co-sponsors