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HR 148

A Resolution designating February 14, 2025, as "Parkland School Shooting Victims Remembrance Day" in Pennsylvania.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Borowski and 16 co-sponsors

Designates August 2, 2025 as Michigan's Neighborhood Empowerment Day to honor neighborhood volunteers and grassroots groups; symbolic recognition with no legal or budget effect.

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Bill Summary · HR 148

Summary — House Resolution 148 (Michigan): “Neighborhood Empowerment Day” (August 2, 2025)

Purpose and intent

House Resolution 148 is a ceremonial (non‑binding) state resolution declaring August 2, 2025, as “Neighborhood Empowerment Day” in Michigan. Its intent is to recognize and honor neighborhood leaders, volunteers, faith‑based groups, nonprofits, and grassroots coalitions that organize local revitalization, civic engagement, beautification, youth programming, health fairs, and other community‑building activities. The resolution cites local examples such as ARISE Detroit! as models of neighborhood‑led partnership and community improvement.

Key provisions

  • Officially declares August 2, 2025, as Neighborhood Empowerment Day in the state of Michigan.
  • Expresses the Michigan House of Representatives’ appreciation for individuals and organizations that participate in neighborhood empowerment activities.
  • Encourages public recognition of grassroots efforts that foster community pride, civic engagement, and revitalization.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to make an appropriate copy of the resolution available (ceremonial distribution).

Note: As a House resolution, HR 148 does not create law, authorize spending, or change state programs—its effect is symbolic.

Who is affected

  • Community organizations, neighborhood associations, volunteers, faith‑based groups, grassroots coalitions, and residents across Michigan — the resolution publicly honors their contributions.
  • State and local elected officials and civic leaders who may use the designated day for events, proclamations, or outreach.
  • No regulatory, fiscal, or programmatic obligations are imposed on state agencies or local governments.

Procedural and timeline highlights

  • Primary sponsor: Representative (Rep.) Scott (identified in the adopted version as lead).
  • Co‑sponsors listed on the adopted resolution include Reps. Breen, Byrnes, Fitzgerald, Glanville, MacDonell, Myers‑Phillips, Paiz, Rheingans, Rogers, Witwer, and Young.
  • Legislative actions recorded in the document:
    • Filed and introduced in the House (early February 2025 activity appears in the docket).
    • Referred to committee and reported favorably (committee report; no substantive amendments).
    • Rules suspended and adopted by the House (dates in Feb–Apr 2025 in the provided timeline).
    • Enrolled, signed by the Speaker, and presented to the Secretary of State (May 2025 entries show final administrative steps).
  • Status: Adopted by the Michigan House (ceremonial resolution formally adopted).

Related measures

  • Companion/related items noted in the packet: S 2284 and HCR 153 (listed as related bills in the source material).

Impact

  • Symbolic recognition intended to encourage continued grassroots community work and to provide a focal day for events, outreach, and public acknowledgement statewide.
  • No direct budgetary, regulatory, or legal effects.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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