Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HR 61 — A resolution to declare April 13-20, 2025, as Holy Week in the state of Michigan and to extend best wishes to Christians in Michigan, the United States, and worldwide, for a joyous and meaningful observance of Holy Week, culminating in Easter Sunday, when all Christians celebrate Jesus’ resurrection from the dead.

Last action — adopted

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 16, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Summary

A resolution to declare April 13-20, 2025, as Holy Week in the state of Michigan and to extend best wishes to Christians in Michigan, the United States, and worldwide, for a joyous and meaningful observance of Holy Week, culminating in Easter Sunday, when all Christians celebrate Jesus’ resurrection from the dead.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

28 added · 27 removed

Plain-language change summary

The new version of the bill adds several lawmakers as co-sponsors and clarifies the resolution's intent by emphasizing the significance of Holy Week for Christians. It specifies the key events leading up to Easter and ensures that the resolution conveys best wishes for a joyous observance of Holy Week. These changes matter because they enhance the bill's inclusivity and provide a clearer context for why the week is celebrated.

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Fox, Roth, Borton, DeSana, Schriver, DeBoer, Alexander, Wortz, Schuette, Smit, Markkanen, Slagh, Johnsen, Rigas and Hoadley offered the following resolution:
Fox, Roth, Borton, DeSana, Schriver, DeBoer, Alexander, Wortz, Schuette, Smit, Markkanen, Slagh, Johnsen, Rigas, Hoadley, Breen, Lightner, Outman, Posthumus, Rheingans and Young offered the following resolution:
Christians today also observe Holy Week in keeping with nearly two thousand years of Church history that began with Jesus’ victory over death;
Christians today also observe Holy Week in keeping with nearly two thousand years of Church Holy W 25H_HR61_AA_1 swde0b 1 history that began with Jesus’ victory over death;
and Holy W 25H_HR0061_INTR_1 z6j3tw 1 Whereas, Christians in Michigan, our nation, and around the world remember with gratitude and reverence the works of Jesus as he entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, was betrayed to worldly and religious authorities on Maundy Thursday, was crucified on Good Friday, and rose again on Easter Sunday;
and Whereas, Christians in Michigan, our nation, and around the world remember with gratitude and reverence the works of Jesus as he entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, was betrayed to worldly and religious authorities on Maundy Thursday, was crucified on Good Friday, and rose again on Easter Sunday;
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 61 do?
A resolution to declare April 13-20, 2025, as Holy Week in the state of Michigan and to extend best wishes to Christians in Michigan, the United States, and worldwide, for a joyous and meaningful observance of Holy Week, culminating in Easter Sunday, when all Christians celebrate Jesus’ resurrection from the dead.
Who sponsors HR 61?
HR 61 is sponsored by Joseph Fox (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 61?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 16, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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