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

SCR 13 — A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for R. Robert Geake, former member of the Senate and 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 June 25, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

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  • Passed Senate

    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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In plain language

This resolution honors the memory of former legislator R. Robert Geake.

A concurrent resolution is presented to pay tribute to R. Robert Geake, who served in the Senate and House of Representatives. This honors his contributions and legacy.

Summary

A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for R. Robert Geake, former member of the Senate and House of Representatives.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

124 added · 127 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to SCR 13 removed a long list of senators who originally sponsored the resolution honoring R. Robert Geake. This change streamlines the resolution by highlighting the primary sponsors, Senators Brinks and Nesbitt, which makes it easier to identify who is officially backing the bill. This matters because it simplifies the document and helps focus on the key supporters of the resolution.

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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.
SCR-13, As Adopted by Senate, June 24, 2026 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.
13 Senators Brinks, Nesbitt, Albert, Anthony, Bayer, Bellino, Bumstead, Camilleri, Cavanagh, Chang, Cherry, Daley, Damoose, Geiss, Greene, 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:
13 Senators Brinks and Nesbitt offered the following concurrent resolution:
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He pursued higher education at the University of Michigan, earning a bachelor’s degree in special education, a master’s degree in guidance and counseling, and a doctoral degree in education and psychology.
He pursued higher education at the University of Michigan, earning a bachelor’s degree in special LSB Research Services Division GCK R0271'26_SCR13_AAS_1 4etagw 1 education, a master’s degree in guidance and counseling, and a doctoral degree in education and psychology.
He went on to be reelected for five full terms, representing the Fourteenth District, then the Sixth District, and finally the Ninth District, which included, at various times, the cities of Livonia, LSB Research Services Division GCK R0271'26_SCR13_AAH_1 891e7s 1 Northville, Plymouth, and Westland and the townships of Canton, Northville, Plymouth, and Redford.
He went on to be reelected for five full terms, representing the Fourteenth District, then the Sixth District, and finally the Ninth District, which included, at various times, the cities of Livonia, Northville, Plymouth, and Westland and the townships of Canton, Northville, Plymouth, and Redford.
Families, Mental Health and Human Services;
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and Whereas, Robert Geake was a leader in the Senate, both formally, through his work as Assistant Floor Leader for the Republican Caucus, and informally, advocating for policy changes to LSB Research Services Division GCK R0271'26_SCR13_AAH_1 891e7s 1 protect Michigan’s children.
and Whereas, Robert Geake was a leader in the Senate, both formally, through his work as Assistant Floor Leader for the Republican Caucus, and informally, advocating for policy changes to protect Michigan’s children.
Robert Geake co-sponsored legislation to create the Office of the Children’s Ombudsman, today known as the Office of the Child Advocate, to oversee children’s protective services, foster care, and adoption by investigating complaints, holding hearings, and recommending legislation.
Robert Geake co-sponsored legislation to create the Office of the Children’s Ombudsman, today known as the Office of the Child Advocate, to oversee children’s protective services, foster care, and adoption by investigating complaints, LSB Research Services Division GCK R0271'26_SCR13_AAS_1 4etagw 1 holding hearings, and recommending legislation.
and Whereas, Robert Geake also had a rich life outside of his LSB Research Services Division GCK R0271'26_SCR13_AAH_1 891e7s 1 career.
and Whereas, Robert Geake also had a rich life outside of his career.
He was also listed by Marquis Who's Who and given the Recognition Award by the Foundation for Improvement of Justice in 1993.
He LSB Research Services Division GCK R0271'26_SCR13_AAS_1 4etagw 1 was also listed by Marquis Who's Who and given the Recognition Award by the Foundation for Improvement of Justice in 1993.
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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does SCR 13 do?
A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for R. Robert Geake, former member of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Who sponsors SCR 13?
SCR 13 is sponsored by Winnie Brinks (Democrat).
What is the current status of SCR 13?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 25, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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