SCR 6 Michigan Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Virgil Clark Smith, former member of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives.

SCR 6 is a memorial resolution passed by the Michigan Legislature to honor Virgil Clark Smith, a former member of the Michigan Senate (1988-2000) and House of Representatives (1977-1988). The resolution commemorates his 40+ years of public service, including his historic role as the first African American Senate Democratic Floor Leader. It expresses the Legislature's tribute to his dedication, leadership, and legacy as a trailblazing legislator and later Wayne County Circuit Court judge. The resolution was adopted unanimously by both chambers in October 2025 and will be transmitted to Smith's family.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Oct 2025

Committee Review

Oct 2025

Senate Passage

Oct 2025

House Passage

Oct 2025

Governor

Introduced Oct 22, 2025 Last action Oct 23, 2025

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What changed between versions

As Adopted by the House → As Adopted by the Senate · 1 edit

MINOR

The sponsor list for this tribute resolution was significantly shortened, reducing the number of sponsoring senators from approximately 30 to just two. This change reflects a procedural adjustment in how the resolution was introduced, likely due to a reduction in co-sponsors or a change in the formal introduction process. The substantive content of the resolution itself remains unchanged as it is a memorial tribute.

TECHNICAL

Removed approximately 28 additional senator names from the sponsor list, reducing the list from about 30 sponsors to just two sponsors (Senators Brinks and Nesbitt).

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Oct 23, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO SECRETARY FOR RECORD

upper

Oct 22, 2025

Lower · Passed

adopted by unanimous standing vote and returned

lower

Oct 22, 2025

Introduced

received in House

lower

Oct 22, 2025

Upper · Passed

ADOPTED

upper

Oct 22, 2025

Introduced

INTRODUCED BY SENATOR WINNIE BRINKS

upper

1 primary · 36 co-sponsors