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MI HR0049

MI HR0049
A resolution to declare March 21, 2025, as Abolitionist Day in the state of Michigan.

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Introduced
03/20/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
03/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/20/2025

Introduced Session

103rd Legislature

Bill Summary

A resolution to declare March 21, 2025, as Abolitionist Day in the state of Michigan.

AI Summary

This resolution declares March 21, 2025, as Abolitionist Day in Michigan, honoring the historical significance of the abolitionist movement and specifically highlighting the contributions of Laura Smith Haviland, a prominent anti-slavery activist. The resolution provides context about Haviland's life and work, noting that she was a key figure in the fight against slavery in Michigan and the Midwestern United States, who dedicated her life to freeing enslaved people and confronting anti-abolition authorities. The resolution recognizes the abolitionist movement's critical role in advancing national equality, emphasizing Haviland's personal journey after losing her family members, which motivated her to combat injustice. By establishing this commemorative day, the Michigan House of Representatives aims to recognize the bravery and selfless efforts of abolitionists like Haviland who worked to eradicate slavery and promote human dignity during a pivotal period in American history.

Sponsors (46)

Helena Scott (D)*,  Joey Andrews (D),  Noah Arbit (D),  Kelly Breen (D),  Julie Brixie (D),  Erin Byrnes (D),  Brenda Carter (D),  Tyrone Carter (D),  Jennifer Conlin (D),  Emily Dievendorf (D),  Kimberly Edwards (D),  Alabas Farhat (D),  Morgan Foreman (D),  Carol Glanville (D),  Kristian Grant (D),  Peter Herzberg (D),  Jason Hoskins (D),  Matt Koleszar (D),  Tullio Liberati (D),  Sharon MacDonell (D),  Jaz Martus (D),  Donavan McKinney (D),  Denise Mentzer (D),  Reggie Miller (D),  Jason Morgan (D),  Tonya Myers Phillips (D),  Cynthia Neeley (D),  Amos O'Neal (D),  Veronica Paiz (D),  Laurie Pohutsky (D),  Natalie Price (D),  Ranjeev Puri (D),  Carrie Rheingans (D),  Julie Rogers (D),  Brad Slagh (R),  Will Snyder (D),  Samantha Steckloff (D),  Joseph Tate (D),  Penelope Tsernoglou (D),  Dylan Wegela (D),  Regina Weiss (D),  Jimmie Wilson (D),  Angela Witwer (D),  Stephen Wooden (D),  Mai Xiong (D),  Stephanie Young (D), 

Last Action

Adopted (on 03/20/2025)

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