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HR 162

A resolution to declare September 2025 as Big Brothers Big Sisters Youth Mentoring Month in the state of Michigan.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kelly Breen and 12 co-sponsors

Michigan House proclaims September 2025 as Big Brothers Big Sisters Youth Mentoring Month; a nonbinding tribute to BBBS and volunteers, boosting mentoring awareness statewide.

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Bill Summary · HR 162

Summary — HR 162 (House Resolution)

Title: A resolution to declare September 2025 as Big Brothers Big Sisters Youth Mentoring Month in the state of Michigan
Status: Adopted

Purpose

HR 162 is a ceremonial House resolution that proclaims September 2025 as "Big Brothers Big Sisters Youth Mentoring Month" in Michigan. The resolution recognizes the history, mission, and positive outcomes of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) programs and honors the volunteers, staff, community partners, and local affiliates who support youth mentoring across the state.

Key provisions

  • Officially declares September 2025 as Big Brothers Big Sisters Youth Mentoring Month in Michigan.
  • Recites background information about BBBS: founded in 1904, Michigan’s historical role (Grand Rapids hosted the first national conference in 1917), and that Michigan is home to 11 local BBBS agencies.
  • Highlights research-based positive outcomes for youth participating in BBBS programs, including the resolution’s cited statistics:
    • 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs,
    • 27% less likely to begin using alcohol,
    • 52% less likely to skip school (compared to peers).
  • Directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Michigan and its local affiliates with appreciation for their service.

Who is affected / impact

  • Direct legal effect: None. This is a non-binding, honorary resolution with no regulatory or fiscal consequences.
  • Practical effect: Public recognition and state-level visibility for BBBS of Michigan, which may aid outreach, volunteer recruitment, community partnerships, and awareness of mentoring needs statewide.
  • Beneficiaries: BBBS organizations, volunteers ("Bigs"), participating youth ("Littles"), and the communities that benefit from stronger youth outcomes.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced in the Michigan House on January 3, 2025.
  • Underwent routine committee/referral and calendar procedures during 2025.
  • House actions recorded in 2025 include rule suspensions, readings, placement on consent/congratulatory calendars, and final adoption (actions documented on February 13 and September 3, 2025).
  • The resolution was enrolled/reported and copies were transmitted to BBBS of Michigan as directed.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors listed in the Michigan House text include Representatives Outman, Cavitt, Markkanen, Fairbairn, and Wortz; additional co-sponsors and members supporting adoption appear on the enrolled version (e.g., Breen, Fox, Glanville, Miller, Paiz, Rogers, Weiss, Witwer). (Note: the legislative packet also contains other unrelated draft texts and sponsor lists; this summary focuses on the Michigan HR 162 mentoring-month resolution.)

Fiscal/Legal impact

  • No appropriation, regulatory change, or enforcement mechanism is created. This is a ceremonial proclamation intended to raise awareness and recognize contributions to youth mentoring.

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

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