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HR 62

A resolution to declare April 2025 as County Government Month in the state of Michigan.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Alexander and 20 co-sponsors

Declares April 2025 as County Government Month in Michigan to raise public awareness of county services; ceremonial, with no legal obligations or funding changes.

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Bill Summary · HR 62

Summary — HR 62 (House Resolution No. 62): Declare April 2025 as County Government Month (Michigan)

Status: Adopted (April 2025)
Type: House resolution (symbolic/non‑binding)
Introduced by: Rep. Steve Frisbie (with multiple co‑sponsors)

Purpose / Intent

HR 62 proclaims April 2025 as "County Government Month" in Michigan to recognize and raise public awareness of the roles, services, and contributions of county governments across the state. The resolution is ceremonial and intended to encourage counties and citizens to highlight county programs and services during April 2025.

Key provisions

  • Officially declares April 2025 as County Government Month in the State of Michigan.
  • Lists and affirms the broad range of county responsibilities, including:
    • Mental health and substance use disorder programs
    • Child welfare and care for abused/neglected children
    • Administration of justice (courts, juvenile justice)
    • Vital records, land and property records, property tax administration
    • Disaster preparedness, solid waste management, infrastructure construction and maintenance, drainage systems
    • Law enforcement, public safety, and election administration
    • Parks and recreation, senior services, and medical care facilities
  • Notes that April is nationally recognized to highlight county work and that counties have promoted their services annually since 1991.
  • Urges citizens to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities that raise awareness of county government functions.
  • Directs the appropriate distribution of copies of the resolution (standard for such ceremonial measures).

Who is affected

  • Direct legal effect: none. This is a non‑binding, ceremonial resolution that does not create legal obligations, funding changes, or regulatory authority.
  • Practical/communicative effect: county governments, county commissioners, local officials, civic organizations, and residents — who may use the designation to organize informational campaigns, events, and outreach during April 2025.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Introduced in the Michigan House in April 2025 (offered by Rep. Steve Frisbie with numerous co‑sponsors).
  • Reported and adopted by the House in April 2025 (adopted in final form and subsequently enrolled and presented to the Secretary of State in April 2025).
  • As a House resolution, it does not require gubernatorial signature and does not amend statutes or appropriations.

Related measures

  • Companion/resolution noted: HCR 69 (listed as related in the provided materials).

Practical impact

HR 62 primarily functions as a formal recognition to raise public awareness of county services and to support outreach efforts by counties during April 2025. It does not change law, budget authority, or regulatory responsibilities.

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

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