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

SCR 12 — A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Bruce Patterson, former member of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives.

Last action — REFERRED TO SECRETARY FOR RECORD

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 12, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

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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Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Summary

A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Bruce Patterson, former member of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

92 added · 95 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the updated version of SCR 12, five new lines have been added that likely provide additional details or clarify the intent of the legislation. At the same time, four lines have been removed, suggesting that certain previously included information was deemed unnecessary or redundant. These changes are important because they help refine the bill, making it clearer and potentially more effective in addressing the issues it aims to tackle.

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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.
SCR-12, As Adopted by Senate, March 11, 2026 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.
12 Senators Brinks, Nesbitt, Albert, Anthony, Bayer, Bellino, Bumstead, Camilleri, Cavanagh, Chang, Cherry, Daley, Damoose, Geiss, Hauck, Hertel, Hoitenga, Huizenga, Irwin, Johnson, Klinefelt, Lauwers, Lindsey, McBroom, McCann, McMorrow, Moss, Outman, Polehanki, Runestad, Santana, Shink, Singh, Theis, Victory, Webber and Wojno offered the following concurrent resolution:
12 Senators Brinks and Nesbitt offered the following concurrent resolution:
He earned a bachelor’s degree and juris doctor from Wayne LSB Research Services Division TJD R0183'25 *_SCR12_AAH_1 n0bwzu 1 State University, degrees he utilized to launch a career that combined private law practice, higher education advancement, and public service;
He earned a bachelor’s degree and juris doctor from Wayne State University, degrees he utilized to launch a career that combined private law practice, higher education advancement, and public service;
and Whereas, Throughout the course of his life, Bruce Patterson found much professional success.
and Whereas, Throughout the course of his life, Bruce Patterson LSB Research Services Division TJD R0183'25 *_SCR12_AAS_1 fiwqek 1 found much professional success.
During his time in the House, Bruce Patterson advocated for better nursing home care, led the successful 2002 ballot proposal that authorized up to $1 billion in state bonds for local water pollution control projects, and promoted the implementation of a LSB Research Services Division TJD R0183'25 *_SCR12_AAH_1 n0bwzu 1 uniform voting system;
During his time in the House, Bruce Patterson advocated for better nursing home care, led the successful 2002 ballot proposal that authorized up to $1 billion in state bonds for local water pollution control projects, and promoted the implementation of a uniform voting system;
He served in the Senate until 2010, during which time he served as chair of the Senate Committee on Energy Policy, Public Utilities, and Technology and Energy, and vice-chair of the Senate committees on Health Policy, Governments Operations and Reform, and Natural Resources and Environment Affairs.
He served in the Senate until 2010, during which time he served as chair of the Senate LSB Research Services Division TJD R0183'25 *_SCR12_AAS_1 fiwqek 1 Committee on Energy Policy, Public Utilities, and Technology and Energy, and vice-chair of the Senate committees on Health Policy, Governments Operations and Reform, and Natural Resources and Environment Affairs.
and the Wayne Out- LSB Research Services Division TJD R0183'25 *_SCR12_AAH_1 n0bwzu 1 County Mediation Service.
and the Wayne Out- County Mediation Service.
He was the President of the Canton Economic Club, the founder of the Minute Man Foundation, and an honorary chair of the Western Wayne County Salvation Army capital campaign.
He was the LSB Research Services Division TJD R0183'25 *_SCR12_AAS_1 fiwqek 1 President of the Canton Economic Club, the founder of the Minute Man Foundation, and an honorary chair of the Western Wayne County Salvation Army capital campaign.
LSB Research Services Division TJD R0183'25 *_SCR12_AAH_1 n0bwzu
LSB Research Services Division TJD R0183'25 *_SCR12_AAS_1 fiwqek
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Action History

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (146)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SCR 12 do?
A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Bruce Patterson, former member of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives.
Who sponsors SCR 12?
SCR 12 is sponsored by Winnie Brinks (Democrat).
What is the current status of SCR 12?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 12, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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