SCR 8 Michigan Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Irma Clark-Coleman, former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

SCR 8 is a memorial resolution honoring Irma Clark-Coleman, a former Michigan state legislator who served in the House (1999-2002) and Senate (2003-2010). The resolution recognizes her decades of public service at both local (Wayne County) and state levels, including her advocacy for education reform and legislative work on children’s issues. Unanimously adopted by the Michigan Legislature in December 2025, it serves as a formal tribute to her legacy and does not enact any policy changes.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Nov 2025

Committee Review

Dec 2025

Senate Passage

Nov 2025

House Passage

Nov 2025

Governor

Introduced Nov 13, 2025 Last action Dec 2, 2025

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As Adopted by the House → As Adopted by the Senate · 1 edit

MINOR

The sponsor list for this concurrent resolution was significantly shortened, changing from a list of 34 individual senators to just two senators (Brinks and Nesbitt). This appears to be a procedural change rather than a substantive policy modification, as the resolution itself remains focused on honoring the same individual, Irma Clark-Coleman.

TECHNICAL

Removed 32 additional senators from the sponsor list, reducing the number of co-sponsors from 34 to 2.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Dec 2, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO SECRETARY FOR RECORD

upper

Nov 13, 2025

Lower · Passed

adopted by unanimous standing vote

lower

Nov 13, 2025

Introduced

received in House

lower

Nov 13, 2025

Upper · Passed

ADOPTED

upper

Nov 13, 2025

Introduced

INTRODUCED BY SENATOR WINNIE BRINKS

upper

1 primary · 36 co-sponsors