HR 156 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A resolution to declare August 2025 as Water Quality Month in the state of Michigan.

This resolution (HR 156) declares August 2025 as "Water Quality Month" in Michigan. It does not create new laws or policies but symbolically recognizes the importance of Michigan's water resources, including the Great Lakes, to the state's identity, economy, and environment. The resolution encourages public awareness and community efforts to protect water quality, without imposing any requirements or funding changes. It directly affects all Michiganders by designating a month for statewide recognition of water stewardship.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Aug 2025

Committee Review

House Passage

Aug 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Aug 21, 2025 Last action Aug 21, 2025

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House Introduced Resolution → House Adopted Resolution · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to add two new co-sponsors (Alexander and Fox) and reorganized the 'Whereas' clauses to improve flow and clarity. The substantive policy content remains unchanged, with no modifications to scope, funding, dates, or eligibility criteria.

TECHNICAL

Added two new co-sponsors (Alexander and Fox) to the list of representatives offering the resolution.

Reordered and rephrased the 'Whereas' clauses for better readability, moving the clause about water stewardship earlier and combining related clauses.

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How they voted

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

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Committee

Aug 21, 2025

Lower · Passed

adopted

lower

Aug 21, 2025

Introduced

introduced by Representative Rep. Alicia St. Germaine

lower

1 primary · 3 co-sponsors