SR 80 Michigan Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A resolution to recognize the historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Diwali.

This Senate Resolution (SR 80) is a symbolic recognition of Diwali's significance, not a law with policy changes. It formally acknowledges Diwali's historic, cultural, and religious importance to Hindu, Sikh, and Jain communities in Michigan and globally - describing it as the "festival of lights" symbolizing light overcoming darkness and celebrating shared values like tolerance. The resolution expresses the Senate's respect for Diwali's message and its celebration by over one billion people worldwide. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding effect but affirms Michigan's commitment to religious diversity.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Oct 2025

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Oct 2025

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Oct 21, 2025 Last action Oct 21, 2025

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Senate Adopted Resolution → Senate Enrolled Resolution · 4 edits

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The document was converted from a Senate Adopted Resolution to a Senate Enrolled Resolution, which is the final official version ready for the Governor's signature. The substantive content of the resolution recognizing Diwali remains unchanged, with only formatting and structural adjustments made to comply with official legislative formatting standards.

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Document title changed from 'Senate Adopted Resolution' to 'Senate Enrolled Resolution' to indicate final passage status

Removed internal markup numbers and deletion indicators used during the legislative process

Reformatted sponsor names from inline text to a list format for clarity

Standardized WHEREAS and RESOLVED clause formatting to official legislative style

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

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Committee

Oct 21, 2025

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ADOPTED

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Oct 21, 2025

Introduced

INTRODUCED BY SENATOR MICHAEL WEBBER

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1 primary · 13 co-sponsors