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HR 68

A resolution to declare April 22, 2025, as Earth Day in the state of Michigan.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Alexander and 5 co-sponsors

Declares April 22, 2025 as Earth Day in Michigan and urges voluntary environmental actions by residents, schools, businesses, and local governments to protect resources.

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Bill Summary · HR 68

Summary — HR 68 (Michigan House Resolution)

Title: A resolution to declare April 22, 2025, as Earth Day in the state of Michigan
Status: Adopted (House resolution; ceremonial)

Purpose

HR 68 declares April 22, 2025, as Earth Day in Michigan and encourages residents and institutions across the state to observe the day by recommitting to environmental stewardship, conservation, and sustainability.

Key provisions

  • Officially declares April 22, 2025, as Earth Day in the state of Michigan.
  • Recognizes Michigan’s natural resources (including the Great Lakes, forests, rivers, wetlands, farmland, and wildlife habitat) and the importance of protecting them for current and future generations.
  • Encourages Michiganders — residents, businesses, schools, and local governments — to participate in Earth Day activities such as:
    • tree planting,
    • waterway cleanups,
    • waste reduction and recycling efforts,
    • energy conservation,
    • community sustainability initiatives.
  • Expresses support for continued local leadership and practices that protect water quality, promote recycling, and conserve natural resources.

Who is affected

  • This is a nonbinding, ceremonial resolution; it does not create legal requirements, regulatory changes, or new funding obligations.
  • Primary audience: Michigan residents, local governments, schools, businesses, and community groups — intended to promote awareness and voluntary participation in environmental activities.
  • May indirectly support advocacy groups, environmental organizations, and local programs that organize Earth Day events.

Procedural history / timeline (selected)

  • Introduced and offered in the Michigan House by Rep. Morgan Foreman.
  • Co-sponsors on the adopted version: Reps. Alexander, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, Witwer, and Xiong.
  • Introduced and adopted in the House on/around April 22, 2025.
  • Read, rules suspended, adopted, enrolled, signed by the Speaker, and transmitted/presented in accordance with House rules shortly thereafter.

Impact and limitations

  • Symbolic and awareness-raising: HR 68 is intended to highlight environmental issues and encourage voluntary community actions.
  • No statutory changes: the resolution does not appropriate funds, alter statutory programs, or impose enforceable duties.
  • Practical effects will depend on follow-through by state agencies, local governments, nonprofits, and community actors that choose to organize or expand Earth Day activities.

Bottom line: HR 68 is a formal, ceremonial recognition by the Michigan House of Representatives designating April 22, 2025, as Earth Day in Michigan and urging voluntary community engagement in environmental stewardship and sustainability activities.

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

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