HR 247 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A resolution to declare February 21-28, 2026, as National FFA Week in the state of Michigan.

This resolution designates February 21-28, 2026, as National FFA Week in Michigan. It formally recognizes the Future Farmers of America (FFA) organization, which supports agricultural education for students in grades 7-12 through local chapters, leadership development, and career preparation. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but encourages Michiganders to celebrate FFA’s role in fostering student leadership, agricultural skills, and community engagement. It directly affects Michigan residents by promoting awareness of FFA’s educational programs and achievements.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026

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House Introduced Resolution → House Adopted Resolution · 3 edits

MINOR

The resolution was formally adopted by multiple representatives (Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Glanville, Miller, Paiz, Rheingans, Skaggs, and Witwer) instead of a single sponsor, and the text was reformatted from an introduction draft to an adopted version. The substantive content of the resolution remains unchanged, declaring February 21-28, 2026, as National FFA Week in Michigan.

TECHNICAL

Added co-sponsors to the resolution (Reps. Alexander, Fox, Glanville, Miller, Paiz, Rheingans, Skaggs, and Witwer) in addition to Rep. Lightner.

Reformatted text from introduction draft format to adopted resolution format, including reordering of where clauses and removal of page headers/footers.

Removed draft page headers and footers (National FFA W 26H_HR0247_INTR_1) that were present in the introduction version.

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

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Committee

Feb 19, 2026

Lower · Passed

adopted

lower

Feb 19, 2026

Introduced

introduced by Representative Rep. Sarah Lightner

lower

1 primary · 8 co-sponsors