2025 Senate Resolution 3

Whereas, Article IV, Section 33 of the Michigan Constitution requires that every bill passed by the Legislature be presented to the Governor; and

Whereas, On December 20, 2024, the Senate passed House Bills 4177 and 4665-4667 of 2023, and House Bills 4900-4901, 5817-5818, and 6058 of 2024, then returned them to the House for presentation to the Governor; and

Whereas, Despite its constitutional duty, the House of Representatives has failed to present those bills to the Governor and has advised, through the Speaker of the House, that it will continue holding the bills; and

Whereas, The Constitution does not permit the House’s unilateral decision to delay presenting those bills to the Governor; and

Whereas, The Senate must act to ensure that the House fulfills its constitutional duty to present to the Governor all bills that passed both houses during the One Hundred Second Legislature; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That the Senate Majority Leader, in her official capacity, is authorized to commence legal action, on behalf of the Senate, to compel the House of Representatives to immediately present to the Governor House Bills 4177 and 4665-4667 of 2023, and House Bills 4900-4901, 5817-5818, and 6058 of 2024, and to take all necessary steps incidental thereto, including, but not limited to, pursuing or defending any appeals.