HR 22 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A resolution to declare February 2025 as Black History Month in the state of Michigan.

This resolution declares February 2025 as Black History Month in Michigan, formally recognizing the month-long observance of African American contributions to history and culture. It does not create new laws or allocate state resources; instead, it serves as a symbolic declaration by the Michigan House of Representatives to honor Black achievements and reflect on racial justice. The resolution cites historical context, including Dr. Carter G. Woodson's origins of Black History Month and President Ford's 1976 recognition. It encourages statewide awareness of African American milestones and the ongoing pursuit of equality, aligning with longstanding national observances.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

House Passage

Feb 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Last action Feb 19, 2025

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House Introduced Resolution → House Adopted Resolution · 5 edits

MODERATE

The resolution was amended to include multiple sponsors beyond the original single sponsor, and the text was reformatted for clarity. A new 'Whereas' clause was added to expand the historical context of Dr. Carter G. Woodson's work, while the original 'Whereas' clause about President Gerald R. Ford was retained. The final 'Resolved' clauses were reorganized for better flow but maintain the same substantive content.

TECHNICAL

Multiple additional sponsors were added to the resolution, expanding from one sponsor to sixteen representatives.

Text formatting was improved for readability, including line breaks and spacing adjustments throughout the document.

The order and structure of the 'Whereas' clauses were reorganized, with the Woodson clause moved to precede the Ford recognition clause.

The 'Resolved' clauses were restructured for better readability while maintaining identical substantive content regarding the declaration and honors.

DEFINITION

A new 'Whereas' clause was inserted to provide additional historical context about Dr. Carter G. Woodson's role in establishing Negro History Week and its evolution into Black History Month.

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

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Committee

Feb 19, 2025

Lower · Passed

adopted

lower

Feb 19, 2025

Introduced

introduced by Representative Rep. Amos O'Neal

lower

1 primary · 17 co-sponsors