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HR 17

A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for James McNutt, former member of the House of Representatives.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Hall

HR 17 ceremonially honors James McNutt's life and public service, sending the Legislature's condolences to his family and recognizing his contributions to Michigan.

adopted by unanimous standing vote
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Bill Summary · HR 17

Summary — HR 17 (House Resolution): Tribute / Memorial for James McNutt

Status: Adopted by the House (unanimous standing vote)
Introduced: March 25, 2025
Jurisdiction: House of Representatives of the State of Michigan
Classification: House resolution (ceremonial/memorial)

Purpose and intent

HR 17 is a ceremonial resolution that honors the life and public service of James McNutt, a former member of the Michigan House of Representatives. Its intent is to memorialize his contributions to law enforcement, state government, and his local community, and to transmit the Legislature’s condolences and recognition to his family.

Key provisions

  • Recites McNutt’s biographical and service highlights, including:
    • Education: bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal justice from Michigan State University; lifelong MSU alumnus.
    • Law enforcement career: probation and parole agent; appointed Midland County Sheriff in 1976; President of the Michigan Sheriff’s Association; member of the National Sheriff’s Association.
    • Legislative service: elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1990 and served from 1991 to 1998.
    • Awards and recognitions: Liberty Bell Award (Michigan Bar Association); Legislator of the Year (1996) from the Fraternal Order of Police and the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police; previously honored with a Legislative Tribute in 2021.
    • Community involvement: participation in Kiwanis Club, Knights of Columbus, Senior Services; board service for Cleveland Manor and the Michigan Mental Health Association.
    • Personal pursuits: gardening, hunting, woodworking, boating, fishing (recipient of two Master Angler Awards); avid supporter of Michigan sports teams.
  • Official action: the resolution offers the House’s highest tribute to McNutt’s memory and directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to his family.

Who is affected

  • Primarily symbolic: the resolution recognizes James McNutt, honors his legacy, and provides an official expression of condolence to his surviving family.
  • Constituents and communities in Midland County and the State of Michigan are acknowledged as beneficiaries of his public service.

Procedural notes / impact

  • HR 17 is a nonbinding, ceremonial memorial resolution (no regulatory or fiscal effects).
  • It was introduced in the Michigan House and adopted by unanimous standing vote; the text directs that copies be sent to McNutt’s family as a record of the Legislature’s esteem.
  • Because it is a resolution of tribute, there are no legal, budgetary, or programmatic consequences.

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

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