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SR 45

A resolution to recognize May 2023 as Nurses Month.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Sarah Anthony and 15 co-sponsors

Designates May 2023 as Nurses Month in Michigan to honor nurses and urge public support for a robust, well-trained nursing workforce (ceremonial, nonbinding).

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Bill Summary · SR 45

Summary — SR 45: A resolution to recognize May 2023 as Nurses Month

Status: Adopted (Senate Resolution No. 45 — Michigan Senate)
Primary authors/sponsors: Senators Kristen McDonald Rivet et al.
Jurisdiction: Michigan Senate
Type: Ceremonial Senate resolution (non‑binding)

Main purpose

SR 45 formally recognizes May 2023 as "Nurses Month" in Michigan and expresses the Legislature’s appreciation for the contributions of registered nurses to health care, public safety, and vulnerable populations. It calls attention to the need to support and develop a thriving nursing workforce to meet growing health‑care demands.

Key provisions

  • Officially designates May 2023 as Nurses Month in Michigan.
  • Highlights facts and themes about the nursing profession, including:
    • Registered nurses are the nation’s largest health‑care profession.
    • Nurses serve across diverse settings and were frontline responders during the pandemic.
    • The American Nurses Association’s role in promoting access to primary and preventive care.
    • Growing future demand for nurses due to an aging population, advancing technologies, and expansion of home health services.
  • Commends Michigan nurses for protecting health, safety, and human rights of patients (including elderly, young, disabled and economically disadvantaged).
  • Urges residents to show respect and gratitude to nurses and emphasizes statewide interest in supporting nurses’ ability to provide safe, quality care and in developing a robust nurse workforce.
  • Directs appropriate distribution of copies of the resolution (standard transmittal language).

Who is affected

  • Primarily symbolic recognition aimed at registered nurses and nursing organizations in Michigan (e.g., Michigan Nurses Association), health‑care institutions, and the public.
  • No regulatory, programmatic, or funding changes for employers, providers, or patients.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Adopted by the Michigan Senate on May 3, 2023 (rules suspended for adoption).
  • Enrolled and recorded in Senate proceedings; standard transmittal instructions included.
  • As a resolution (rather than statute), it creates no legal mandates or fiscal obligations.

Impact

SR 45 is a ceremonial acknowledgment intended to raise public awareness, express legislative appreciation, and encourage support for nursing workforce development. It does not change law, appropriations, licensing, or practice standards.

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

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