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HR 331

A resolution to declare December 16-20, 2024, as NCSL Week in the state of Michigan.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Kelly Breen and 1 co-sponsor

Declares Dec 16–20, 2024 as NCSL Week in Michigan to recognize the National Conference of State Legislatures; a purely ceremonial, non-funding acknowledgment.

referred to Committee on Government Operations
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Bill Summary · HR 331

Summary — H.R. 331 (Michigan House Resolution)

Title: A resolution to declare December 16–20, 2024, as NCSL Week in the state of Michigan
Classification: House Resolution (ceremonial)
Status: Referred to Committee on Government Operations (introduced Jan 13, 2025)

Purpose

H.R. 331 formally recognizes December 16–20, 2024, as “NCSL Week” in Michigan and highlights the role and accomplishments of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). The resolution cites NCSL’s founding (1975), its 50th anniversary in 2025, and NCSL’s mission to strengthen state legislatures, foster interstate cooperation, and serve as a resource to legislators and staff.

Key provisions

  • Declares the week of December 16–20, 2024, to be NCSL Week in Michigan.
  • Recites supporting facts and “whereas” statements about NCSL, including:
    • NCSL’s founding and bipartisan nature.
    • Its objectives: advancing legislative effectiveness, promoting interstate communication and cooperation, and ensuring states have a voice in the federal system.
    • The role of state legislatures as “laboratories of democracy” and the value of NCSL in exchanging ideas and research.
  • No operational or regulatory mandates; the resolution is a formal, symbolic recognition.

Who is affected

  • Primarily symbolic — it affects state recognition and public awareness rather than creating legal obligations.
  • Benefits NCSL (recognition) and Michigan legislators/staff by acknowledging the organization’s contributions.
  • Encourages Michiganders and legislative stakeholders to observe and participate in related events or outreach during the designated week.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Introduced in the Michigan House and referred to the Committee on Government Operations (date recorded as Jan 13, 2025).
  • As a simple resolution, it requires committee consideration and approval and then passage by the House (and any chamber-specific requirements) for formal adoption.
  • Ceremonial resolutions generally do not carry fiscal effects or require executive action.

Impact

  • Purely commemorative; no new programs, regulatory changes, or funding are created or authorized.
  • Intended to increase public awareness of NCSL’s role and to encourage legislative and public engagement with NCSL-related activities.

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

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