HR 180 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A resolution to declare October 2025 as Pastor Appreciation Month in the state of Michigan.

This is a ceremonial resolution, not a law with policy changes. It declares October 2025 as "Pastor Appreciation Month" in Michigan to recognize pastors' contributions to their congregations and communities. The resolution expresses support for pastors' work through "wise counsel" and spiritual leadership, based on religious references in the text. It has no legal effect or direct impact on any specific group beyond symbolic recognition.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Oct 2025

Committee Review

House Passage

Oct 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Oct 1, 2025 Last action Oct 1, 2025

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What changed between versions

House Introduced Resolution → House Adopted Resolution · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill was formally adopted by the House of Representatives, adding new sponsors and updating the text formatting. The substantive content of the resolution remains unchanged, declaring October 2025 as Pastor Appreciation Month in Michigan.

TECHNICAL

Three new sponsors (Alexander, Lightner, and Young) were added to the list of representatives offering the resolution.

Text formatting was updated from a draft introduction style to the final adopted resolution format, including removal of line numbers and metadata.

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How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Oct 1, 2025

Lower · Passed

adopted

lower

Oct 1, 2025

Introduced

introduced by Representative Rep. Joseph Fox

lower

1 primary · 17 co-sponsors