SR 89 Michigan Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A resolution to recognize January 25-31, 2026, as Catholic Schools Week.

This Senate Resolution (SR 89) is a ceremonial recognition of January 25-31, 2026, as Catholic Schools Week in Michigan. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the role of Catholic schools in the state. The resolution highlights that Catholic schools serve over 50,000 students across 207 schools, comply with public school safety standards, and contribute to community values and academic excellence. As a symbolic gesture, it has no binding effect on funding, regulations, or school operations.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Jan 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Last action Jan 22, 2026

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Senate Introduced Resolution → Senate Adopted Resolution · 2 edits

MINOR

This resolution was adopted by the Senate after being introduced, with minor formatting adjustments and the addition of 'and' before the final 'Resolved' clause. The substantive content of the resolution remains unchanged, recognizing January 25-31, 2026, as Catholic Schools Week and highlighting the contributions of Catholic schools to Michigan.

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Formatting changes including removal of page headers/footers and reorganization of line breaks for the adopted version

Added the word 'and' before 'Resolved' in the final clause, which is a standard legislative drafting convention but does not change the meaning

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

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Committee

Jan 22, 2026

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Jan 22, 2026

Introduced

INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOSEPH BELLINO

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1 primary · 9 co-sponsors