HR 186 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A resolution to declare October 16, 2025, as Community Dispute Resolution Day in the state of Michigan.

HR 186 is a ceremonial resolution designating October 16, 2025, as Community Dispute Resolution Day in Michigan. It honors the state’s 16 community dispute resolution centers, including Marquette Alger Resolution Service, and recognizes their 32 years of service under Michigan’s Community Dispute Resolution Act (Public Act 260 of 1988). The resolution acknowledges these centers’ role in providing mediation and conflict resolution services to citizens, schools, and businesses, reducing litigation costs while fostering community solutions. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or alter existing programs.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Oct 2025

Committee Review

House Passage

Oct 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Oct 21, 2025 Last action Oct 21, 2025

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House Introduced Resolution → House Adopted Resolution · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to add more sponsors to the resolution and reformat the text for the adopted version. The substantive content of the resolution remains the same, declaring October 16, 2025, as Community Dispute Resolution Day in Michigan and recognizing existing mediation centers.

TECHNICAL

Added additional sponsors (Reps. Breen, Morgan, Paiz, Rogers, and Skaggs) to the list of original sponsor Rep. Bohnak.

Reformatted the text layout and removed internal document tracking codes from the adopted version.

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

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Committee

Oct 21, 2025

Lower · Passed

adopted

lower

Oct 21, 2025

Introduced

introduced by Representative Rep. Karl Bohnak

lower

1 primary · 5 co-sponsors