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

HR 236 — A resolution to declare January 25-31, 2026, as Catholic Schools Week in the state of Michigan.

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 January 28, 2026. 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 January 25-31, 2026, as Catholic Schools Week in the state of Michigan.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

38 added · 37 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HR 236 adds a new resolution recognizing the importance of Catholic schools in Michigan. It highlights their compliance with health and safety regulations, their commitment to community service, and their role in supporting students, including those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This change emphasizes the value of Catholic education not only for the faith community but also for the broader public interest, particularly in fostering strong values and community engagement among students. It matters as it could strengthen support for Catholic schools among lawmakers and the public.

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Schmaltz and Bollin offered the following resolution:
Schmaltz, Bollin, BeGole, Breen, Fox, Johnsen, Kelly, Pavlov, Rigas and Witwer offered the following resolution:
and Whereas, Taking into account Michigan's minimum public school foundation allowance of $10,050 per pupil, Catholic schools will save taxpayers more than $506 million in state spending during the current school year;
and Whereas, Taking into account Michigan's minimum public school foundation allowance of $10,050 per pupil, Catholic schools will save taxpayers more than $506 million in state spending during the Catholic Schools W 26H_HR236_AA_1 g9cfon 1 current school year;
and Catholic Schools W 26H_HR0236_INTR_1 himctk 1 Whereas, Catholic schools comply with the same health, safety, and general welfare regulations required of public schools;
and Whereas, Catholic schools comply with the same health, safety, and general welfare regulations required of public schools;
We support the continued dedication of Catholic schools across Michigan toward academic excellence, and the key role Catholic schools play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for students;
We support the continued dedication of Catholic schools across Michigan toward academic excellence, and the key role Catholic schools play in promoting and Catholic Schools W 26H_HR236_AA_1 g9cfon ensuring a brighter, stronger future for students;
and be it Catholic Schools W 26H_HR0236_INTR_1 himctk further Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Catholic Conference with our highest esteem.
and be it further Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Catholic Conference with our highest esteem.
Catholic Schools W 26H_HR0236_INTR_1 himctk
Catholic Schools W 26H_HR236_AA_1 g9cfon
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Action History

  1. adopted

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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 236 do?
A resolution to declare January 25-31, 2026, as Catholic Schools Week in the state of Michigan.
Who sponsors HR 236?
HR 236 is sponsored by Kathy Schmaltz (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 236?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 28, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HR 236?
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