HR 266 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A resolution to declare March 22, 2026, as Michigan Water Day and World Water Day in the state of Michigan.

This resolution designates March 22, 2026, as Michigan Water Day and World Water Day within the state of Michigan. It formally recognizes the importance of water resources by acknowledging Michigan's geographic relationship to the Great Lakes and the cultural significance of water to Anishinaabek communities. The bill encourages residents to support water conservation efforts and directs copies of the resolution to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

Issues: ✓ Environment

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 19, 2026 Last action Mar 19, 2026

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House Introduced Resolution → House Adopted Resolution · 2 edits

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The resolution text was reformatted with sponsors listed at the top and clauses reorganized for clarity. No substantive policy changes were made to the bill's purpose, scope, or requirements.

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Sponsor names were added at the beginning of the resolution text, and the 'Whereas' clauses were reordered for better flow.

Formatting inconsistencies and draft markings were removed to produce a clean final version.

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

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Committee

Mar 19, 2026

Lower · Passed

adopted

lower

Mar 19, 2026

Introduced

introduced by Representative Rep. Donavan McKinney

lower

1 primary · 19 co-sponsors