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

SR 26 — A resolution to designate April 18, 2025, as Lineman Appreciation Day.

Last action — ADOPTED

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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 April 17, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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Summary

A resolution to designate April 18, 2025, as Lineman Appreciation Day.

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What changed in the latest version

27 added · 29 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Senate Resolution No. 26 designates April 18, 2025, as Lineman Appreciation Day, highlighting the vital role linemen play in maintaining our energy infrastructure. The changes emphasize their skills, the dangers they face, and their crucial role as first responders during emergencies. This matters because it acknowledges and honors the hard work and sacrifices of linemen, reminding the community of their importance in ensuring reliable power delivery.

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SR-26, As Adopted by Senate, April 17, 2025 SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
MICHIGAN SENATE Senate Resolution No.
26 Senators Hoitenga, Bayer, Chang, Cherry, Damoose, Geiss, Irwin, Klinefelt, McCann, McMorrow, Santana, Shink, Wojno, Lauwers and Theis offered the following resolution:
26 Offered by Senators Hoitenga, Bayer, Chang, Cherry, Damoose, Geiss, Irwin, Klinefelt, McCann, McMorrow, Santana, Shink, Wojno, Lauwers and Theis A RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE APRIL 18, 2025, AS LINEMAN APPRECIATION DAY WHEREAS, The linemen profession has existed for as long as electricity has been a standard part of modern living;
A resolution to designate April 18, 2025, as Lineman Appreciation Day.
and WHEREAS, There are over 120,000 highly trained and skilled linemen in the United States (U.S.) and over 3,600 linemen in Michigan, servicing miles of wire;
Whereas, The linemen profession has existed for as long as electricity has been a standard part of modern living;
and WHEREAS, In order to construct and maintain the energy infra­ structure of the U.S., linemen work under dangerous conditions;
and Whereas, There are over 120,000 highly trained and skilled linemen in the United States (U.S.) and over 3,600 linemen in Michigan, servicing miles of wire;
and WHEREAS,Linemenareoftenthefirstrespondersduringcatastrophic events, ensuring the scene is safe and working around the clock to restore power after a storm emergency;
and Whereas, In order to construct and maintain the energy infrastructure of the U.S., linemen work under dangerous conditions;
and WHEREAS, Linemen readily respond to disaster recovery needs anywhere in the country through mutual assistance agreements;
and Whereas, Linemen are often the first responders during catastrophic events, ensuring the scene is safe and working around Lineman Appreciation_SR26_AA_1 1d3y5c the clock to restore power after a storm emergency;
and WHEREAS, It is important for Michigan to recognize and express our appreciation to these brave, dedicated men and women who put their lives at risk to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of power to our communities;
and Whereas, Linemen readily respond to disaster recovery needs anywhere in the country through mutual assistance agreements;
now, therefore, be it RESOLVED BY THE SENATE,That the members of this legislative body designate April 18, 2025, as Lineman Appreciation Day.
and Whereas, It is important for Michigan to recognize and express our appreciation to these brave, dedicated men and women who put their lives at risk to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of power to our communities;
Adopted by the Senate, April 17, 2025.
now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body designate April 18, 2025, as Lineman Appreciation Day.
Secretary of the Senate
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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 26 do?
A resolution to designate April 18, 2025, as Lineman Appreciation Day.
Who sponsors SR 26?
SR 26 is sponsored by Michele Hoitenga (Republican).
What is the current status of SR 26?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced April 17, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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