recognizing the United Nations universal declaration of human rights and urging the responsible and moral oversight of and accountability for military equipment used by international allies especially in Gaza.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Paige Beauchemin and 3 co-sponsors

Michigan designates March 2025 as Women’s History Month in a symbolic, nonbinding observance that invites schools, groups, and communities to host events and awareness activities.

Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass

Purpose and intent

HR 37 is a ceremonial House resolution that formally declares March 2025 as Women’s History Month in the state of Michigan. Its purpose is to recognize and honor the historical and continuing contributions of women across fields — including science, politics, arts, education, business and sports — and to encourage public awareness, events, discussion, and educational activities that celebrate women’s achievements and highlight ongoing challenges to gender equality.

Key provisions

Officially declares March 2025 as Women’s History Month in Michigan.

Expresses the House’s recognition and gratitude for women’s achievements throughout history.

Encourages communities, organizations, schools, and individuals to organize and participate in events, discussions, and activities that promote and celebrate women’s accomplishments and contributions.

Contains no regulatory changes, mandate, appropriation, or new state programs — it is a non-binding recognition resolution.

Who is affected

Broadly affects Michigan residents by encouraging statewide civic, educational, and community observances.

Targets schools, local governments, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and cultural institutions as the primary audiences encouraged to plan and host related events.

No direct fiscal or regulatory impact on state agencies, insurers, businesses, or individuals.

Procedural/timeline notes (selected actions as recorded)

Filed/introduced in the 2025 legislative session (multiple filing/introductory entries in Jan–Mar 2025).

Considered and adopted in the Michigan House (record entries indicate adoption in April 2025).

Enrolled, signed by the Speaker, and transmitted per House procedures (April 22–25, 2025 entries).

Additional procedural entries show placement on congratulatory/memorial calendars and final reporting/enrollment actions through August 2025.

Sponsors/co‑authors: multiple House members listed as primary/co‑authors (including Reps. Steele, Thompson, Johnsen, Smit, DeBoer, and many co‑authors; Sue Errington listed as author in one entry). Rudy Yakym and others appear in the compiled document but reflect mixed-source document content and not Michigan House membership.

Impact and limitations

Symbolic recognition aimed at raising awareness and encouraging community engagement around women’s history and contributions.

No change to law, funding, or enforceable obligations.

Useful for educational planning, public programming, and civic acknowledgement during March 2025.

Note: The source materials provided include several different draft texts and resolution examples from multiple jurisdictions. This summary focuses on the Michigan House Resolution HR 37 declaring March 2025 as Women’s History Month.

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