Rep. Veronica Paiz

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a substantive bill. It declares October 28, 2025, as "Oxi Day" in Michigan to honor Greece's historical refusal to surrender to Italian fascist forces on October 28, 1940. The resolution recognizes Greek-American heritage and commemorates the Greek resistance that contributed to Allied victory in WWII. It has no legal effect or direct impact on residents, as it is purely symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares October 23, 2025, as Detroit-Windsor Tunnel Day in Michigan to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the tunnel's opening. It recognizes the tunnel as a vital cross-border infrastructure link between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, highlighting its role in moving over 3.7 million vehicles annually and supporting 325 jobs and $595 million in economic impact for Detroit. The resolution serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of the tunnel's historical significance and ongoing economic contributions.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares October 25, 2025, as World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day in Michigan. It directly honors individuals living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, their families, and support organizations like the Spina Bifida Association within the state. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about these conditions, promote earlier detection and support, and recognize ongoing efforts to improve care and research. As a symbolic gesture with no new policies or funding, it does not impose obligations but seeks to foster community recognition.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares October 15, 2025, as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day in Michigan. It directly honors families affected by miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss - impacting all Michiganders who experience these losses or support affected individuals. The bill aims to raise public awareness about pregnancy and infant loss, encouraging communities and professionals (like healthcare workers and educators) to provide more compassionate support. It does not create new laws or allocate funding, but serves as a symbolic gesture to acknowledge these experiences.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares October 12-18, 2025, as "Homeschool Week" in Michigan. It symbolically recognizes homeschooling families and affirms parental rights to choose this educational path under Michigan law. The resolution has no legal effect - it does not create new laws, change funding, or alter school policies. It serves solely as a ceremonial acknowledgment of homeschooling families' contributions to education. The declaration directly affects homeschooling parents and guardians across the state.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law), introduced by Rep. Snyder and adopted on October 22, 2025. It declares October 8, 2025, as "National APEX Day" in Michigan to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the federal APEX program (which helps small businesses navigate government contracting). The resolution honors Michigan APEX Accelerators for supporting 3,420 businesses and securing $2.23 billion in contracts in the previous year. It has no binding effect or policy changes - it solely recognizes the program's economic contributions.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 189) passed by the Michigan House of Representatives to honor the Detroit Red Wings hockey team on its 100th season. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it simply recognizes the team's historical significance to Michigan. The resolution cites the Red Wings' founding in 1926, 11 Stanley Cup championships, cultural impact as "Hockeytown," and community work through their foundation. The House formally resolved to commemorate the team and transmitted a copy to the Red Wings organization as a gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates October 9, 2025, as PANDAS Awareness Day in Michigan. It symbolically recognizes Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders (PANDAS) and Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) to promote public awareness about these conditions. The resolution does not create new laws or provide funding - it joins national and state-level recognition efforts to support affected children and families through education.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates October 15, 2025, as a day of remembrance for the 1900 Burt Lake Burnout in Michigan. It commemorates the forced displacement and burning of homes of the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians by county authorities acting for a land speculator. The resolution directly honors the Burt Lake Band and acknowledges this historical injustice as part of Michigan's history. As a symbolic gesture, it has no policy or legal effect beyond recognizing the event.

Maddy summaryHR 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.