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

HR 282 — A resolution to declare April 18, 2026, as Champions Day 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 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 18, 2026, as Champions Day in the state of Michigan.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

70 added · 69 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of HR 282 includes a longer list of legislators co-sponsoring the resolution, which highlights a broader support base for the initiative. Additionally, it maintains the historical references to Michigan's sports achievements but now specifically emphasizes the impact of these victories on the "hearts of Michiganders" and the state's "rich hockey tradition." These changes aim to strengthen the resolution's connection to community pride and unity in Michigan's sports history, signaling its importance to lawmakers and residents alike.

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DeBoyer, Farhat, Bierlein, Robinson, Linting, Frisbie, BeGole, Mueller, Hoadley, St.
DeBoyer, Farhat, Bierlein, Linting, Robinson, Frisbie, BeGole, Mueller, Hoadley, St.
Germaine, Pavlov, Aragona, Smit, Kelly, Thompson, Woolford, Bollin, Schmaltz, Beson, Maddock, Morgan, Outman, Harris, Wozniak and Fitzgerald offered the following resolution:
Germaine, Pavlov, Aragona, Smit, Kelly, Thompson, Woolford, Bollin, Schmaltz, Beson, Maddock, Morgan, Outman, Harris, Wozniak, Fitzgerald, Breen, Glanville, Lightner, MacDonell, Miller, Paiz, Skaggs, Weiss and Young offered the following resolution:
and Whereas, During this remarkable sports season, the state witnessed several historic victories, including the rise of Joe Louis in the professional boxing world, the Detroit Tigers winning their first World Series, the Detroit Lions securing their first NFL championship, and the Detroit Red Wings capturing their first Champions D 26H_HR0282_INTR_1 6obqiu 1 NHL championship;
and Whereas, During this remarkable sports season, the state witnessed several historic victories, including the rise of Joe Louis in the professional boxing world, the Detroit Tigers winning their first World Series, the Detroit Lions securing their first Champions D 26H_HR282_AA_1 j3zy67 1 NFL championship, and the Detroit Red Wings capturing their first NHL championship;
and Whereas, It is fitting and proper to honor and recognize these exceptional sporting achievements by designating April 18th as "Champions Day" in the state of Michigan, a day to celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of Joe Louis, the Detroit Tigers, the Detroit Lions, and the Detroit Red Wings during the memorable Champions D 26H_HR0282_INTR_1 6obqiu 1 sports season of 1935;
and Whereas, It is fitting and proper to honor and recognize these exceptional sporting achievements by designating April 18th as "Champions Day" in the state of Michigan, a day to celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of Joe Louis, the Detroit Tigers, the Champions D 26H_HR282_AA_1 j3zy67 1 Detroit Lions, and the Detroit Red Wings during the memorable sports season of 1935;
therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 18, 2026, as Champions Day in the state of Michigan.
therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 18, 2026, as Champions Day in Champions D 26H_HR282_AA_1 j3zy67 the state of Michigan.
We encourage the people of Michigan to Champions D 26H_HR0282_INTR_1 6obqiu commemorate the exceptional accomplishments of Joe Louis, the Detroit Tigers, the Detroit Lions, and the Detroit Red Wings during the historic sports season of 1935.
We encourage the people of Michigan to commemorate the exceptional accomplishments of Joe Louis, the Detroit Tigers, the Detroit Lions, and the Detroit Red Wings during the historic sports season of 1935.
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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 282 do?
A resolution to declare April 18, 2026, as Champions Day in the state of Michigan.
Who sponsors HR 282?
HR 282 is sponsored by Jay DeBoyer (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 282?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 16, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HR 282?
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