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

HR 247 — A resolution to declare February 21-28, 2026, as National FFA 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
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 19, 2026. 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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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 February 21-28, 2026, as National FFA Week in the state of Michigan.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

42 added · 41 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of HR 247 introduces additional lines that highlight the importance of the National FFA Organization and its various functions, emphasizing student leadership, skills development, and career preparation in agriculture. It specifies the value of the National FFA Convention as a key event for recognizing student achievements. These changes matter because they reinforce the role of FFA in developing essential life skills and expanding career opportunities for young people in agriculture, thereby underlining the organization's significance in education and professional readiness.

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Lightner offered the following resolution:
Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Glanville, Miller, Paiz, Rheingans, Skaggs and Witwer offered the following resolution:
and Whereas, FFA functions at the local, state, and national National FFA W 26H_HR0247_INTR_1 9yrmkw 1 levels, with student members participating through local chapters guided by agricultural educators serving as chapter advisors;
and National FFA W 26H_HR247_AA_1 qw2jpa 1 Whereas, FFA functions at the local, state, and national levels, with student members participating through local chapters guided by agricultural educators serving as chapter advisors;
and Whereas, Members of the FFA Organization will observe National FFA Week during the week of February 21 through 28, 2026;
and Whereas, Members of the FFA Organization will observe National National FFA W 26H_HR247_AA_1 qw2jpa FFA Week during the week of February 21 through 28, 2026;
now National FFA W 26H_HR0247_INTR_1 9yrmkw therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body hereby declare February 21-28, 2026, as National FFA Week in the state of Michigan.
now therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body hereby declare February 21-28, 2026, as National FFA Week in the state of Michigan.
National FFA W 26H_HR0247_INTR_1 9yrmkw
National FFA W 26H_HR247_AA_1 qw2jpa
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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 247 do?
A resolution to declare February 21-28, 2026, as National FFA Week in the state of Michigan.
Who sponsors HR 247?
HR 247 is sponsored by Sarah Lightner (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 247?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 19, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HR 247?
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