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

HR 281 — A resolution to declare April 16, 2026, as National Pathway Day in the state of Michigan.

Last action — adopted

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 16, 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 April 16, 2026, as National Pathway Day in the state of Michigan.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

24 added · 23 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of the bill now includes additional co-sponsors, which highlights a broader support for the initiative. It officially declares April 16, 2026, as National Pathway Day in Michigan, emphasizing the importance of career-connected education in fostering student success and workforce readiness. This change matters because it recognizes the collaborative efforts of schools, employers, and community partners in preparing students for skilled careers, which can have a positive impact on the state’s economy.

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DeBoer offered the following resolution:
DeBoer, Breen, Glanville, MacDonell, Miller, Paiz and Weiss offered the following resolution:
and Whereas, Students who participate in high-quality career pathway programs are more likely to graduate from high school, pursue post-secondary education, and experience positive early career outcomes;
and Whereas, Students who participate in high-quality career pathway programs are more likely to graduate from high school, pursue post-secondary education, and experience positive early National Pathway D 26H_HR281_AA_1 jmwz4p 1 career outcomes;
and National Pathway D 26H_HR0281_INTR_1 tghadc 1 Whereas, More than 100,000 students in Michigan participate annually in state-approved Career and Technical Education programs, reflecting the growing interest of students in preparing for a skilled and competitive workforce;
and Whereas, More than 100,000 students in Michigan participate annually in state-approved Career and Technical Education programs, reflecting the growing interest of students in preparing for a skilled and competitive workforce;
National Pathway D 26H_HR0281_INTR_1 tghadc
National Pathway D 26H_HR281_AA_1 jmwz4p
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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)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 281 do?
A resolution to declare April 16, 2026, as National Pathway Day in the state of Michigan.
Who sponsors HR 281?
HR 281 is sponsored by Nancy DeBoer (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 281?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 16, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HR 281?
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