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

HR 311 — A resolution to declare May 13, 2026, as Rail 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
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 13, 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 May 13, 2026, as Rail Day in the state of Michigan.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

45 added · 43 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the updated version of HR 311, the proposed resolution now emphasizes a year-over-year investment increase of 1 percent in safety initiatives compared to the previous mention of 13 percent. This change highlights a more modest approach to funding future safety measures in the railroad industry. Additionally, the revision retains key details about technological advancements and partnerships with local communities and emergency responders, underscoring the ongoing commitment to improving rail safety. This shift in focus is crucial as it reflects a balance between the need for funding and the importance of enhancing safety protocols.

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Beson offered the following resolution:
Beson, Alexander, Breen, Fox, MacDonell, Miller, Morgan, Paiz, Rigas, Weiss, Witwer and Young offered the following resolution:
and Whereas, Newly released 2025 data from the Federal Railroad Administration show that the rail industry achieved its safest year on record, with the overall train accident rate declining by approximately 14 percent and derailments declining by more than 13 percent year over year;
and Whereas, Newly released 2025 data from the Federal Railroad Administration show that the rail industry achieved its safest year on record, with the overall train accident rate declining by approximately 14 percent and derailments declining by more than 13 Rail D 26H_HR311_AA_1 zqr3ky 1 percent year over year;
and Whereas, Continued investment in infrastructure, workforce Rail D 26H_HR0311_INTR_1 0p9gfc 1 training, and advanced technologies has contributed to significant safety gains, including nearly a 20 percent reduction in human- factor-related incidents and record-low employee injury rates;
and Whereas, Continued investment in infrastructure, workforce training, and advanced technologies has contributed to significant safety gains, including nearly a 20 percent reduction in human- factor-related incidents and record-low employee injury rates;
and Whereas, Michigan’s rail network is essential to key industries including automotive manufacturing, agriculture, energy, Rail D 26H_HR0311_INTR_1 0p9gfc and mining, ensuring the efficient movement of goods throughout the state and beyond;
and Rail D 26H_HR311_AA_1 zqr3ky 1 Whereas, Michigan’s rail network is essential to key industries including automotive manufacturing, agriculture, energy, and mining, ensuring the efficient movement of goods throughout the state and beyond;
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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 311 do?
A resolution to declare May 13, 2026, as Rail Day in the state of Michigan.
Who sponsors HR 311?
HR 311 is sponsored by Timothy Beson (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 311?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 13, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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