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HR 120

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114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Antonio Parkinson

Declares June 2025 as Dairy Month in Michigan to recognize and promote the dairy industry's economic impact and nutrition, with no legal or funding changes.

Adopted, Ayes 86, Nays 0, PNV 1
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Bill Summary · HR 120

Summary — Michigan House Resolution No. 120 (Dairy Month, June 2025)

Status: Adopted (House resolution)
Type: Ceremonial House resolution (non‑binding)
Introduced: June 3, 2025 (Representative Gregory Alexander listed in actions)
Related: HCR 124 (companion)

Purpose and intent

The resolution formally declares June 2025 as “Dairy Month” in the state of Michigan. Its intent is to recognize and promote Michigan’s dairy industry, highlight the nutritional value of dairy products, and encourage Michiganders to support dairy producers and processors.

Key provisions

  • Declares June 2025 to be observed as Dairy Month in Michigan.
  • Finds and recites factual statements about Michigan’s dairy industry, including:
    • Annual economic impact: $26.73 billion (increase of over $2 billion from the previous year).
    • Number of permitted dairy farms: 993.
    • Dairy herd: about 440,000 cows.
    • Milk production: 12 billion pounds in 2023 (Michigan ranked 6th nationally by total milk).
    • Jobs supported: nearly 111,000 direct and indirect jobs.
    • Per‑cow production: Michigan ranked first nationally in 2024 with an average of 27,680 pounds per cow.
    • Range of dairy operations: from robotic milking systems at large processors to small artisanal on‑farm cheese makers.
    • Nutritional contributions: milk provides roughly 22% of calcium, 40% of vitamin D, and 10% of potassium in the American diet; the resolution cites research linking dairy consumption (including low‑fat and fat‑free options) to reduced risk of certain chronic diseases and improved bone health.
  • Notes National Dairy Month’s public‑health and education aims (encouraging healthy eating, physical activity, and nutrition education for children).

Who is affected

  • Primarily symbolic: no regulatory or funding changes.
  • Recognizes and benefits stakeholders through publicity and formal acknowledgment:
    • Dairy farmers and farm employees
    • Dairy processors and related businesses
    • Rural communities and local economies tied to dairy production
    • Nutrition educators, schools, and public‑health outreach efforts

Procedural/timeline notes

  • This is a House resolution (a formal, non‑binding statement of recognition rather than statute).
  • The document shows the resolution was adopted by the Michigan House (listed as “House Adopted Resolution”).
  • Being a ceremonial resolution, it does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds.

Potential impact

  • Raises public awareness of the economic and nutritional importance of Michigan’s dairy sector.
  • May support marketing, local events, school nutrition education, and community recognition of dairy producers.
  • No direct legal, regulatory, or budgetary effects.

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

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