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

HR 294 — A resolution to declare April 24, 2026, as Arbor 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 28, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

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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 D).

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Summary

A resolution to declare April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day in the state of Michigan.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

26 added · 30 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised bill HR 294 has removed specific references to the founder of Arbor Day, J. Sterling Morton, and eliminated a call for support from the Governor and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources regarding tree planting initiatives. Instead, the focus has shifted to declaring April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day in Michigan, emphasizing the benefits of trees such as enhancing communities and improving property values. This change simplifies the message of the resolution and highlights the importance of trees without detailing external actions.

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HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
294 Rep.
294 A resolution to declare April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day in the state of Michigan.
Hope offered the following resolution:
Whereas, In 1885, the Michigan Legislature resolved there will be a special day dedicated to the importance of planting trees known as Arbor Day;
A resolution to declare April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Michigan native J.
Sterling Morton championed the first Arbor Day in Nebraska;
and Whereas, In 1885, the Michigan Legislature resolved there will be a special day dedicated to the importance of planting trees known as Arbor Day;
and Whereas, Trees are a renewable resource providing paper, wood for construction, fuel for fires, and countless other wood Arbor D 26H_HR0294_INTR_1 7kq08f 1 products;
and Whereas, Trees are a renewable resource providing paper, wood for construction, fuel for fires, and countless other wood products;
and Whereas, Trees in our cities increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community;
and HR 294 Substitute (H-1)_HR294_AA_1 svfh1q 1 Whereas, Trees in our cities increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community;
and be it further Resolved, That we urge the Governor of Michigan and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to support tree planting, forestry, and other conservation efforts;
and be it further Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor of Michigan, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
and be it further Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor of Michigan and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
HR 294 Substitute (H-1)_HR294_AA_1 svfh1q
Arbor D 26H_HR0294_INTR_1 7kq08f
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Action History

  1. adopted

Sponsors

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 294 do?
A resolution to declare April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day in the state of Michigan.
Who sponsors HR 294?
HR 294 is sponsored by Kara Hope (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 294?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 28, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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