HR 50 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A resolution to declare March 21, 2025, as Rosie the Riveter Day in the state of Michigan.

This resolution designates March 21, 2025, as Rosie the Riveter Day in Michigan to honor women who worked in factories during World War II, particularly in Michigan's Willow Run and Detroit facilities. It does not create new laws or obligations but encourages residents, schools, businesses, and organizations to observe the day through educational activities and community events. The bill specifically recognizes these women's contributions to wartime production and their role in advancing workplace equality. It is a symbolic gesture with no direct regulatory impact on individuals or entities.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

House Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 20, 2025 Last action Mar 20, 2025

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House Introduced Resolution → House Adopted Resolution · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to add new sponsors to the resolution and expand the 'Whereas' clauses to include more detailed language about Rosie the Riveter's impact on women's careers and workforce equality. The substantive policy content remains largely the same, with minor formatting adjustments and updated sponsor lists.

TECHNICAL

Added five new sponsors (Dievendorf, Morgan, Rheingans, Weiss, and Witwer) to the list of representatives offering the resolution.

Expanded the second 'Whereas' clause to explicitly mention that Rosie the Riveter inspired generations of women to pursue careers in various industries and advocate for equal opportunities in the workforce.

Updated formatting and line breaks throughout the document to match standard legislative formatting conventions.

Floor votes

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

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Committee

Mar 20, 2025

Lower · Passed

adopted

lower

Mar 20, 2025

Introduced

introduced by Representative Rep. Jimmie Wilson Jr.

lower

1 primary · 45 co-sponsors