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

HR 104 — A resolution to declare May 14, 2025, as Rail Day in the state of Michigan.

Last action — adopted

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 14, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

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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 May 14, 2025, as Rail Day in the state of Michigan.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

37 added · 33 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Bill HR 104 adds several statements emphasizing the positive impact of rail safety and its role in reducing accidents and congestion. Notably, it highlights the successful use of cracked wheel detection technology and the importance of safety tools like the AskRail app for first responders. These changes matter because they underline the effectiveness of railroads in ensuring safety and efficiency, which can strengthen public support for continued investments in rail infrastructure. By showcasing these advancements, the bill aims to reinforce the rail industry's essential role in Michigan's economy and public safety.

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Schmaltz offered the following resolution:
Schmaltz, Alexander, Breen, Fox, Glanville, Lightner, Paiz, Rogers, Weiss, Witwer and Young offered the following resolution:
and Whereas, Technologies like train inspection portals and cracked wheel detection have resulted in accident rate reductions of 33% since 2005;
and Whereas, Technologies like train inspection portals and Rail D 25H_HR104_AA_1 h6dcmp 1 cracked wheel detection have resulted in accident rate reductions of 33% since 2005;
and Rail D 25H_HR0104_INTR_1 cbnf50 1 Whereas, Due to ongoing investments, hazmat accident rates per carload have reached record lows— down 80% since 2005, and freight rail remains the safest way to transport hazmat, with more than 99.99% of shipments arriving without a release due to a train accident, and Whereas, The railroad industry partners with law enforcement, fire departments, 911 call centers, emergency management directors and others to promote the Emergency Notification Sign (ENS blue safety sign) which is located at every rail crossing;
and Whereas, Due to ongoing investments, hazmat accident rates per carload have reached record lows— down 80% since 2005, and freight rail remains the safest way to transport hazmat, with more than 99.99% of shipments arriving without a release due to a train accident, and Whereas, The railroad industry partners with law enforcement, fire departments, 911 call centers, emergency management directors and others to promote the Emergency Notification Sign (ENS blue safety sign) which is located at every rail crossing;
and be it further Resolved, That we recognize and celebrate the pivotal role that a robust freight railroad and passenger system is to the residents of the Great Lakes State.
and be it further Resolved, That we recognize and celebrate the pivotal role that a robust freight railroad and passenger system is to the Rail D 25H_HR104_AA_1 h6dcmp residents of the Great Lakes State.
Rail D 25H_HR0104_INTR_1 cbnf50
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Action History

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (146)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 104 do?
A resolution to declare May 14, 2025, as Rail Day in the state of Michigan.
Who sponsors HR 104?
HR 104 is sponsored by Kathy Schmaltz (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 104?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 14, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HR 104?
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