Michigan House adopts ceremonial resolution and passes multiple bills on immediate effect

LANSING — The Michigan House opened its floor session with an invocation and guest recognitions Tuesday, adopted a ceremonial resolution marking the 150th anniversary of the first telephone call, and approved several bills on final passage, many on a motion for immediate effect.

Representative Beerline introduced House Resolution 259 commemorating Alexander Graham Bell’s first successful telephone call and urged support for the measure, saying, "I ask for your support in adopting this resolution." The chamber adopted the resolution by voice vote.

On the legislative calendar, the House advanced and voted on a series of bills. On third reading the House passed House Bill 5430 (amending parts of the public-health code) by recorded vote; the clerk announced the final tally as 89 yeas and 18 nays, and the majority floor leader moved for immediate effect, which the chamber ordered.

House Bill 4949 (a bill providing civil‑liability protections related to certain sport shooting ranges) was placed on immediate passage and passed by a recorded vote the clerk announced as 56 yeas and 51 nays; the majority floor leader also moved for and secured immediate effect for that bill.

The House similarly placed House Bill 5125 (amendments to the penal code) on immediate passage; the clerk announced final passage with 87 yeas and 20 nays and the chamber ordered immediate effect. House Bill 5126 (amendments to the code of criminal procedure) passed on final reading with the clerk’s tally of 86 yeas and 21 nays and was also given immediate effect.

Beyond the final‑passage items, committees reported and the House advanced dozens of bills for second and third reading across a range of policy areas, including transportation infrastructure, mental‑health code changes, property tax adjustments and others. Many committee recommendations involved adopting substitute versions of bills before advancing them.

The day included ceremonial and community moments: Representative McDonald delivered a staff farewell tribute for Kelly Jones, saying, "Kelly Jones is here with me today. Thank you, Kelly, for everything." Representatives also recognized veterans, students and community advocates in the galleries.

The House adjourned with the majority floor leader noting there would be no further votes that day and announcing the chamber would reconvene Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.